by Cecilia Hilkey | parenting, tools
I’ve been thinking a lot about “rough spots” in families this week. It seems like no matter how healthy our relationships are, at some point in time things will get a little tough–maybe you even have days, weeks or months of a rough spot. In our family we’ve had...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | collaboration, parenting, tools
In our house, there are craft supplies covering the table, presents waiting to be wrapped, a tree that needs to be decorated and cards that need to be written. There is a heightened sense of gratitude, thinking of others, excitement and anticipation for time with...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | conflict, parenting, research, tantrums, tools
If you've ever been in the middle of a meltdown, wondering what went wrong, feeling defeated, exhausted, and completely disconnected from your child. Or gotten the call from your child’s teacher about your child's behavior again.You are not alone. Parenting an...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | communication, conflict, tools
Have you ever been in a situation where your child has done something you wish they hadn’t? Maybe they grabbed a toy from another child at the park? Maybe they wanted a play date, but as soon as their friend shows up they don’t want to play with him? And they don’t...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | collaboration, tools
Hi there! I was having a cup of tea with a girlfriend the other day and she was talking about how her kids just don’t really seem to appreciate what she does for them. She said it’s not always like this, but there are times when her daughter will look at a closet full...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | confidence, resilience, tantrums, teens, tools
One of the kids in our classroom was like a puppy, full of joy, running all over the playground, excited to be with his friends. But his coordination was still developing, and he hurt himself sometimes. After a couple of hard falls, he was at risk of losing his front...read more
