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~ Albert Einstein
From The Blog
Navigating Unfixable Situations with Your Child
Sometimes in parenting, we can make things better for our kids. They fall down, we pick them up. They spill their water bottle, and we refill it. We can kiss their hurts, comfort them when they cry, help them put something back together with glue, scotch tape, or band...
Dr. Daniel Siegel Talks about Parenting & Attachment
Dr. Daniel Siegel, a clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine and executive director of the Mindsight Institute, has transformed how we understand parenting through his groundbreaking work on interpersonal neurobiology. He offers insights that...
How To Parent a Teen: Advice from a Teen
Recently, we asked a 20-year-old, “What do parents need to know about raising teens right now?” She had a lot to say and we had a really sweet conversation that I think you’ll love. (She didn’t want me to record it, but I took notes that I can share with you.) But do...
Shift from “power over” parenting to “power with”
If you’re reading this, you likely view parenting from a “power with” rather than a “power over” perspective. “Power over” is the domain paradigm and the unfortunate norm in most families, communities, institutions, schools, religions, and governments. You might see...
Resilient Parenting: How to Move From Despair to Hope
My past month has been filled with a full rainbow of emotions. Heartbreak and hope, rage–and its softer cousin–sadness, as well as frustration, pride, grief, confusion, joy, and worry…. because of the fires and also because of what is happening in our family, our...
Ask Your Child Questions to Increase Connection, Build Critical Thinking Skills, and Cope With Feelings
Why asking questions is one of the most important things we can do as parents My favorite way to have a conversation and connect with my kids and family is to ask questions. It may sound simple, but asking children the right questions not only opens up...