This post is a continuation of the conversation we started last week. If you missed the first part, where I addressed the biggest contributor to the morning struggle, please read it here.
For most, it’s the morning to-do list that creates the power struggle and frustration, but for some kids it’s simply hard to wake up [...]
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End the Morning Struggle – Part 2
End the Morning Struggle Overnight
Is it possible to get out the door without a battle every morning?
Yes. But, first you will need to identify what’s getting in the way. Does your child have trouble waking up or saying goodbye to you? I address those issues here.
For most kids, completing the morning tasks presents many challenges. The techniques below will [...]
The Tightrope Act
Photo courtesy of Kristin Smith
I’ve been thinking a lot about how standard parenting advice often misses the crux of the issue. After all, each moment with kids has so many ever-changing nuances that one cookie cutter solution will not work for everyone.
Parenting is a lot like tightrope walking. Tightrope walkers must feel precisely when to [...]
Should We Talk to Kids About Skin Color?
Does teaching children about race and skin color make them better or worse off?
It’s a timely question as the U.S. begins its annual celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parents frequently tip-toe around the sensitive topic of race.
Does highlighting color differences create a further sense of otherness or division among the [...]