by Cecilia Hilkey | conflict, empathy
Hello there, In a parenting workshop that we gave last week at a local charter school we were giving our usual talk about the importance of identifying a child’s need (and our own need). A dad raised his hand and asked, “How do you distinguish between needs and wants?...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | empathy, tantrums
Hello there, Have you even been trying to help your child through a tough moment and she turns on you in a tantrum and hits, kicks, pinches, or lashes out with her words? Maybe you offered kind words or a suggestion and she flipped out. What do you do then? “All...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | empathy
Hi there! This afternoon, I (Cecilia) started thinking about how parenting is just like playing in a band. Today I got to play music with some of my favorite people. I have played instruments and sung most of my life. I was even part of an all-girl rock band for a...read more
