We can't ever know how things will turn out or what, in other words, will be the result of our actions. I used the word "regret" in the title, but it isn't accurate because when we take action based on our heart's calling, regret is not the right feeling, even if it didn't turn out as we ...
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The Damages of Redirecting Children’s Behavior
The subject of redirecting children's behavior often comes up, and more often than not, it has to do with this strategy not working. Many parents ask me, "Why can't I seem to redirect my child's tantrums"? "Why can't I redirect my child's negative behavior"? Let's deconstruct what ...
War and Parenting: 10 Methods to Emotional Healing
Read in Russian Read in Ukrainian It's been many weeks since the war between Russia and Ukraine began. While this war is "official," many Ukrainians in strategically important cities have been living a ...
How I Ruined My Son’s Birthday (and the one mistake to avoid if you’re raising a strong-willed, highly-sensitive child)
We are raising a brilliant, warm, funny, creative, strong-willed, highly-sensitive child, who just celebrated his sixth birthday. A couple of months ago, Ilay asked for a family vacation for his birthday; touched by his heartfelt request (last year, he asked for hamsters!), we had it ...
Natural VS Logical Consequences and How to Use them Effectively
The discussion about natural vs. logical consequences is broad and standard, yet many aspects of it are often overlooked. In the following article, I will take you step by step through the challenges posed by logical consequences and how to use natural consequences effectively. The ...
10 Affirmations for the Always Positive Parent
When COVID just hit our lives, I wasn't prepared. No one was. When we don't (or can't prepare), we're often dragged down by life, unable to regain control over whatever it is that is happening. The Snowball of Negativity The same is true for parenting - when we parent without a plan, we ...