Dec 19, 2021
Have you ever wanted a gift for Christmas that you knew you wouldn’t receive? Have you ever been asked to give something away that you loved? Has your parent ever helped you fill the void by teaching you about love, generosity, and the importance of dignity for all? This podcast is about all of that and more. Thank...
Dec 5, 2021
What do you do when you think you have broken a relationship that matters, especially if that relationship is with your child? Many years ago, I found myself in that very position. I had hit my fourteen-year-old daughter in the shoulder with my fist, hard!
Join me as I share that experience and what I learned...
Nov 28, 2021
When I was writing my book, Becoming a Present Parent: Connecting with your children in five minutes or less, I did some unscientific research on what makes a lasting memory. I asked my adult children and their spouses what their fondest memories were from childhood. I also put the question to my daughter-in-law,...
Nov 21, 2021
A few years ago, I mentored a mom who has four children. I had known this woman for a while, and we were friends. She is a great mom and a wonderful person. At one of our sessions, we talked about her relationship with her 17-year-old daughter. They were at odds and avoided one another.
With help from some thoughtful...
Nov 14, 2021
I read an article comparing play-based curriculum with skill-based curriculum. What I found interesting were the points it made about the value of play for all children and the benefits of a play-based curriculum. In the world of education, there seems to be a bit of controversy about letting children play, when, where,...