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Navigating Unfixable Situations with Your Child

Navigating Unfixable Situations with Your Child

by Cecilia Hilkey | compassion, empathy, parenting, resilience

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...read more
Dr. Daniel Siegel Talks about Parenting & Attachment

Dr. Daniel Siegel Talks about Parenting & Attachment

by Cecilia Hilkey | parenting, research, teens

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...read more
How To Parent a Teen: Advice from a Teen

How To Parent a Teen: Advice from a Teen

by Cecilia Hilkey | parenting, teens

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...read more
Shift from “power over” parenting to “power with”

Shift from “power over” parenting to “power with”

by Cecilia Hilkey | parenting

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...read more
Resilient Parenting: How to Move From Despair to Hope

Resilient Parenting: How to Move From Despair to Hope

by Cecilia Hilkey | parenting

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...read more
Ask Your Child Questions to Increase Connection, Build Critical Thinking Skills, and Cope With Feelings

Ask Your Child Questions to Increase Connection, Build Critical Thinking Skills, and Cope With Feelings

by Cecilia Hilkey | parenting

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...read more
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