Empowering Parents to Break Ineffective Parenting Cycles
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Is coaching for parents something that actually works? The goal of most parents who invest in a coach for their parenting is to learn practical strategies and insights to navigate parenthood with confidence.
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Emotional intelligence starts by believing there is no such thing as a bad emotion.
To start, consider a day, a week, a moment void of all emotions. Think about what we would miss out on if everything was always...
Teaching consent from an early age. Rolling around on the floor, tickling, and roughhousing might seem like chaos, but it turns out they offer substantial benefits to both children and adults.
Roughhousing fosters a...
You might be feeling a little lost right now; why don't these humans that you love and adore not listen to you the first time? You know what is best for them, and you know them so well, why can't they just listen?...
How can we Harnessing Anger for Parenting Growth? For a long time, I saw anger as the villain, something to avoid at all costs.
Growing up, I was taught that anger was synonymous with bad behavior, something to...
Parenting is no easy task. It's a journey filled with ups and downs, challenges, and triumphs. Thankfully, the internet has made it easier for parents to access resources and support that can help them navigate this...
https://www.bekindcoaching.com/positive-parenting-linksstart with the Golden Rule, a universal concept that encourages treating others as you wish to be treated.
It's like having a common thread woven through...
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There is a fabulous article written by a self-proclaimed "hurried Mom" with a laid-back child. It was inspiring to read about how "[her] carefree child was a gift to [her] Type A, task-driven nature...
Playing is the best way to model the behavior we want from children. Roughhousing and playing games can be fun until they try to cheat.
I was having a great time playing with my 7-year-old nephew, it was all fun and...
Let's talk about how difficult it is to do something you don't want to do.
I sometimes do things I don't want to do.
Who cares- right? We all do.
The truth is that every day, we do things we don't want to do.
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Connecting
What does it feel like to truly connect with your kid and get through a stressful moment?
Much like any other important relationship, connecting in your parenting means prioritizing the relationship over...
My favorite skill to teach toddlers?
Potty training. No, I’m not joking. It was by far my favorite thing to teach.
Recently, I ran into the mother of one of my former students in a parking lot. She came right...
"Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression." -Haim Ginott.
During a local business networking meeting, my friend John shared the following:
"I actually have a wife, but at the moment I...
I want to share a story illustrating how stubborn I can be in holding onto beliefs that are not serving my goal. How quickly can I opt for what is comfortable and convenient instead of staying present and searching...
Providing parenting strategies that are backed by science. Science is ever-evolving, and what we thought about parenting for 20 years differs from what we know now. I am more curious about how we want to feel in our...
Are you a parent who uses time out? Well, you are not alone! Since the 1980s, it has been one of the most commonly used methods to discipline children.
Have you ever been at the park and had your child push...
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Emotional intelligent parenting unveiled by movies. Movies usually have two main characters- the good guy and the bad guy- and then all the people in the background. In parenting, these are the "perfect parents"...
So, how do you become a better parent? After working with children and parents for nearly 20 years, there is a common belief that mistakes are bad. When we think they are bad, we feel like bad people for making...
Becoming a better parent is possible and within reach. Breaking toxic parenting or relationship cycles is manageable. It takes hard work and awareness. I will share with you 3 helpful beliefs to adopt as you begin your...
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What does the ‘Fight’ trauma response look like? When is it adaptive and maladaptive?
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