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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
Alternatives to Asking “How Was School Today?”

Alternatives to Asking “How Was School Today?”

by Cecilia Hilkey | communication, homework/school, parenting, tools

Are you frustrated when you ask your child “How was school?” and all you get is “Fine…”? After spending time apart, you want to reconnect with your kids. If your child goes to school, you’re curious about what they did during the day, their grades, the teacher, or...read more
7 ways to get kids to talk about their feelings

7 ways to get kids to talk about their feelings

by Cecilia Hilkey | communication, parenting

In our culture, we so often ask each other, “How are you?” And we so often give surface-level answers like, “I’m good” / “I’m fine” / “I’m busy”. As parents, we want to know how our kids are doing and feeling. Their feelings are a window into their soul, their deepest...read more
When teens don’t want to talk

When teens don’t want to talk

by Cecilia Hilkey | communication, parenting

Cecilia here. In our family, I have a tendency to want to “fix” things. I’m a doer, a peacemaker, a nurturer, and sometimes I just can help myself. If someone is upset, I want to help them calm down. If there is an argument, I want to find a solution. If someone is...read more
How to talk to a teen about a tough subject

How to talk to a teen about a tough subject

by Cecilia Hilkey | communication, parenting

What do you do when your adolescent is spending too much time on a screen? Or staying up too late? Or behind on homework? Or getting sucked into social drama with friends? Especially as our kids get older, how do we influence them while still maintaining our...read more
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