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Limit setting when there isn’t a choice

Limit setting when there isn’t a choice

by Cecilia Hilkey | collaboration, parenting

A mom asked us, as a gentle, nonviolent parent, if using force is ever justified. For example, is it okay to physically restrain a child to get a necessary medical procedure done? Here’s what she wrote… “Our 8-year-old understands she needs a medical procedure. We...read more
How to set a limit in parenting

How to set a limit in parenting

by Cecilia Hilkey | collaboration, parenting

Have you ever found yourself in a parenting situation where your child just HAS to do something and there really is no other option? Like maybe for health reasons, your child needs to get an uncomfortable medical procedure done, or take a medication, or get a shot…...read more
When your child touches something you said not to…

When your child touches something you said not to…

by Cecilia Hilkey | collaboration, communication, parenting, tools

Have you ever told your child not to touch the [plants, vase, dog, fragile thing, public toilet] but they go and touch it anyway? And–to make you feel even more exasperated–all the while, they have a mischievous smile on their face?! It’s so frustrating! But this...read more
How to get kids to clean up

How to get kids to clean up

by Cecilia Hilkey | collaboration, communication, parenting, tools

We’ve been exploring what to do with challenging behavior on the blog during the past few weeks. A mom wrote to us asking for ideas to help her daughter clean up her toys. This is what she said… “My 10-yo daughter avoids cleaning up her toys. There are usually a lot...read more
Avoid over-helping 2E kids – Dr. Tina Payne Bryson

Avoid over-helping 2E kids – Dr. Tina Payne Bryson

by Cecilia Hilkey | collaboration, parenting

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Tina Bryson recently. She has co-authored several books with Dr. Dan Siegel including the Whole-Brain Child. We asked Tina about something that is on a lot of parent’s minds… How can parents find the right balance...read more
Give kids control without losing your mind – Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson

Give kids control without losing your mind – Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson

by Cecilia Hilkey | collaboration, parenting

We asked Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson, authors of “The Self-Driven Child” and their new book “What Do You Say?”, about how to make the shift from trying to control our kids' behavior to being their coach or consultant. Let’s be honest here… Shifting into...read more
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