Emotion Coaching: One of the Most Important Parenting Practices in the History of the Universe. According to John Gottman, one of my all-time favorite researchers, emotion-coaching is the key to raising happy, resilient, and well-adjusted kids.
His research—30 years of it—shows that it is not enough to be a warm, engaged, and loving parent. We also need to emotion coach our kids. Emotion-coached kids tend to experience fewer negative feelings and more positive feelings. Criticism Part I: The Harmfulness of Criticism. 12 Ways to Mess Up Your Kids. We've all been there: It's time to leave the park and your kids just won't go.
They run; they hide; they refuse. And you become more and more frustrated and angry. About Emotional Neglect. “Shouldn’t I feel happier and more fulfilled?”
“My life lacks meaning.” “Sometimes I feel like I’m on the outside, looking in at others who are truly living.” “Why do I struggle so much with self-discipline?” “What is wrong with me?” Raised By Parents With Low Emotional Intelligence. Ten-year-old Jasmine lies alone on her bed, glad to be sequestered behind the closed doors of her room.
“It could happen,” she whispers quietly to herself. In her mind she’s reliving the fantasy that’s helped her to get her through her life so far: her father answers the doorbell and a kind, well-dressed couple explains to him that Jasmine was accidentally sent home with the wrong family at birth, and that she actually belongs to them.
War on Boys. How I Slowed My Family Down. Like, to the Last Century. What are your kids doing this summer?
At this point, you are probably all set with their summer schedule: camps, classes, swim lessons. But what would it be like if your kids just played? No activities, no schedule. Just free time — for the entire summer. Why are our children so bored at school, cannot wait, get easily frustrated and have no real friends? — Victoria Prooday.
“My son doesn’t like vegetables.”
“She doesn’t like going to bed early.” “He doesn’t like to eat breakfast.” “She doesn’t like toys, but she is very good at her iPad” “He doesn’t want to get dressed on his own.” 6 Things I Wish I Had Never Told My Children. My oldest son just graduated high school and is now embarking on the next leg of his journey that will bring him closer to real life.
I have come to realize that there are so many things that I wish I could un-tell him. I hope he knows that all of these empowering, yet misleading little statements that I (or others with the best intentions in mind) might have spoken into his nearly grown-up ears are not exactly true... How Danish Parenting Works. Can you really raise happy, well-behaved, resilient, confident children just by consistently rewarding them with delicious pastries?
Perhaps, but that's not what The Danish Way of Parenting is about. Rather, this is another of those "Guides To Parenting Better By Doing It Like People From Other Countries Do," but in this case the country in question has been ranked happiest in the world by the Organization For Economic Cooperation And Development for nearly 3 decades running. The Orange Rhino Challenge. When I started the challenge in January 2012, I set up some guidelines to keep me motivated and on track.
Um, my mom told me they were a little over the top, and I ignored her but I know many of you feel the same! So here’s the thing. These Challenge Details worked for ME. 7 Things That Good Mothers Do That I’m Not Going to Do Anymore – Scary Mommy. ©wackystuff/flickr 1.
Bathe the kids every day. The Young and The Married: Why I Don't Want Your Help With My Unsightly Stretch Marks. Dear Stranger; I found your note in my locker. I found it next to the pen you used and left there in a hurry. You opened my day-use locker to leave me a very important message on top of my belongings that went something like this: "Hello! Simplifying Childhood May Protect Against Mental Health Issues When my dad was growing up he had one sweater each winter. One. Total. This Mother’s Soothing Reaction to Her Son’s Fit of Rage Can Teach Us All a Lesson in Parenting. This was my hallway last Wednesday. Broken. Sharp. O.C. Family Committed To Finding Beauty In Each Day After Sons Are Diagnosed With Rare, Fatal Disease.
IRVINE (CBSLA.com) — An Orange County couple is dealing with a rare and fatal disease that has struck their two sons. “He was perfect. He was so handsome. He was a legitimately cute baby,” said Bekah Bowman, referring to her son, Titus. What I Wish I Had Known about Motherhood. By Tasha Levert, Ph.D. Motherhood is not natural. Well, for me it isn’t. I love my girls.
I love being a mom, but for me, the mommy-learning curve was ginormous! When Your Toddler Hits You: A New Perspective. The Case for Free-Range Parenting. What Would My Mom Do? (Drink Tab and Lock Us Outside) 5 Sure-Fire Ways to Motivate Your Child to Use Pornography. What You Miss Out On When You Rely on Punishment and Reward A Better Way to Say Sorry. Top Ten Mistakes Christian Parents of Teens Make. Teach me to braid: if my child marries yours. 36 Ingenious Things You'll Want As A New Parent. 5 Reasons Modern-Day Parenting Is in Crisis, According to a British Nanny Attachment parenting. Spanking is abuse. There. I said it. 10 Common Mistakes Parents Today Make (Me Included) 10 Reasons Why Handheld Devices Should Be Banned for Children Under the Age of 12 The Overprotected Kid.