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(Update: I now have FOUR boys, but my feelings about this remain the same.) I have three boys.  My husband likes to say we’re specializing.  So of course I often find myself tripping over light sabers, stepping on Lego’s, and dodging Nerf darts.  But the toy that sometimes surprises visitors to our home is a… continue reading

The following is an excerpt from Parenting with Positive Guidance: Consider these two words: Discipline and Punishment. I’m not trying to argue over semantics here, but I would like to offer a change in perspective. To many people, the two words above carry the same meaning. But let’s think about that here. Punishment is something… continue reading

In the last post, I wrote about the difference between discipline and punishment, an important distinction for positive parenting. Some observers watch practitioners of positive guidance and in accurately label it as passive parenting.  While positive guidance is anything but passive, I don’t doubt that some people who aspire to positive parenting end up in… continue reading

Children are natural scientists.  “What is that?”  “What’s this do?”  “Why does that happen?”  Capitalizing on this curiosity is where the greatest learning takes place.  Finding the opportunity to explore things kids are genuinely interested in creates deeper connections, and with nature happening all around them, it shouldn’t take long to find such an opportunity…. continue reading

As I’m enjoying the leaves turn intense red on the hill near my home, I thought I should share some of my favored loss tasks. I noted research study themes for autumn, as well as coming with activities over here. Just to highlight a couple of my individual favorites that I can’t wait to enter… continue reading

As I’ve pointed out lot of times in the past, even if I educate and also discuss guiding actions, does not indicate we do not have our reasonable share of psychological turmoils in our own residence. My kids sob, battle, and toss fits. In a word, they’re “normal”. This past weekend, my two as well… continue reading

Pumpkins are just one of my favorite signs of autumn.From their shade to their form, all of it simply makes me satisfied! Perhaps most of all, I love that they are just as functional as they are joyful. Of course there are jack-o-lanterns and also pumpkin pie, however you can likewise make use of those… continue reading

  My apologies to those of you who look forward to a little vlogging, but this month’s Q&A comes in written form.  (Suffice it to say, I have kids….and things don’t always go as planned.)  First up, Jodi: “What do you do when you have children (in a four year old class) that have given names… continue reading

A reader requested a repost of this “sermon”, originally posted in 2009.  I’d love to hear your thoughts as well. As I began writing this post, it became apparent that I was writing a sermon in two parts.  (Brevity has never really been my strong suit.)  Don’t worry, you don’t need to change into your… continue reading

  Spin art is a childhood favorite.  I don’t think I’ve ever met a child who doesn’t want to take a shot at it.  I think it’s interesting that even the kids who often don’t want to sit down and work on a static art project, suddenly come alive when you introduce movement art like… continue reading