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Why Play is Important to Adult Humans

Why Play is Important to Adult Humans

by Cecilia Hilkey | parenting, research

This morning I watched a little bird from my bedroom window. The bird was all by itself, sitting in the hundred-year-old oak tree in our backyard. As I watched it, it taught me something really important about being a parent–and being a human–that is backed by...read more
Parents! Flooded with Feelings? Do this!

Parents! Flooded with Feelings? Do this!

by Cecilia Hilkey | parenting, tools

Have you ever lost it with your child, but then afterward thought, “Wow, where did THAT come from?” This has certainly happened to me… I’m trucking along in my day and then (wham!) something happens with a family member and a sleeping dragon gets woken up from inside...read more
When parenting is overwhelming

When parenting is overwhelming

by Cecilia Hilkey | compassion, parenting, resilience

I’m having one of those days.You’ve probably had them too…When you have too much to do, and too little time to do it. It started with a fitful night of sleepA morning argument with a family member that I blamed myself forThings took longer than anticipatedAnd are not...read more
When a child misbehaves, is it the parent’s fault?

When a child misbehaves, is it the parent’s fault?

by Cecilia Hilkey | compassion, parenting, tantrums

When my child struggles, misbehaves or acts out, I can sometimes get into the trap of blaming myself. I’m guessing that you can relate to this too. I know I’m not alone in this because in my work with parents, self-judgment and blame are a pretty common pattern....read more
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
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