by Cecilia Hilkey | collaboration, communication, parenting
We can’t prevent our kids from going through tough times, but we can do our best to be the kind of parents that our kids will come to for help when tough things happen. While our relationship with our children is certainly important, there are two other essential...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | collaboration, communication, parenting
As a parenting coach, I spend all day talking to parents of struggling kids. These parents frequently tell me how alone they feel. In the depths of my own parenting struggles, I too have often said, “I feel so alone.” When we parents feel alone, it’s not good for us...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | collaboration, screen time
I’ve been thinking about slowing down, ever since we got back from the Zen Parenting Conference in Chicago put on by our friends, Cathy and Todd Adams. I listened to Michelle Anderson and Lauren Massarella from the Sister Project give a talk about the benefits of...read more
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
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
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
