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 [...]
7 Tips to Minimize Sibling Rivalry
We’ve already established that it is perfectly normal for siblings to swing back and forth between adoring and detesting one another. In fact, sparring and adoring both offer long term benefits and prepare kids for future close relationships.
Irregardless of whether your kids are in an adoring or detesting phase, here are some general tips that [...]