calm parenting
April 6th, 2009 at 04:22pm
Under Teens/Tweens
Luther Burbank, renowned American horticulturist, botanist and humanist, wrote in his book, The Training of the Human Plant, the following:
“Above all [when raising children], bear in mind repetition, repetition, the use of an influence over and over again. Keeping everlastingly at it, this is what fixes traits in plants - the constant repetition of an [...]
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Tags: calm parenting, consistent parenting, Parenting advice teens
By Susan Epstein
April 1st, 2009 at 07:32am
Under Children+ Family+ Teens/Tweens
How often have you heard parents and teachers during team meetings or teacher parent conferences say the following?
“Amy can’t read visual cues and she is not writing down the assignment posted on the blackboard” Amy is legally blind.
Or…
“Jack doesn’t listen very well” Jack is hearing impaired.
Or…
“Clara doesn’t follow directions when I ask the class to [...]
Continue Reading “What’s ADD Got To Do With It?”
Tags: ADD, ADHD, calm parenting, children behavior, Special Ed Paren Coach, Special Needs Kids
By Susan Epstein
March 19th, 2009 at 06:50am
Under Children+ Family+ Teens/Tweens
Staying calm when your child is pushing your button is the biggest challenge that parents face daily. Kids will push back with the begging, pleading, whining and “in your face I hate yous”. When they do this it is infuriating whether they are 4 or 17 it stings and gets right at our “heart guilt”.
“Am [...]
Continue Reading Who Else Wants a Peaceful, Harmonious Home?
Tags: calm parenting, disrespectful kids, parenting advice, yelling
By Susan Epstein
