Why Are You Crying, Mommy? Part 2
Purposeful Parent Tip: Showing your emotions to your child in moderation is critical to their development of empathy and compassion for others. Last night I
Heal Your Heart. Heal Your Life.
Tag: Parenting Tweens and Teens
Why Are You Crying, Mommy?
Purposeful Parent Tip: It’s OK to show emotion in front of your children. You are not a robot. About four years ago, my daughter walked
Letting Go of Our Children
Purposeful Parent Tip: Letting go of our children, while difficult, is necessary. Moms and dads placed their kids on the school bus this morning or
Your Feelings Are Not the Boss of You
Purposeful Parent Tip: Teach your child to acknowledge their feelings but not to give in to them. “I don’t feel like it.” How many times
Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway
Purposeful Parent Tip: Pushing through fear empowers your child. Encourage them all the way. “Feel the fear and do it anyway.” I remember reading this
There’s Something Better Around the Corner
Purposeful Parent Tip: Life is full of disappointments. Teach your child to deal with the little ones so they are better equipped to handle the
Independence Day
This post first appeared in the Museum of Motherhood’s online magazine, MaMaZiNa. Watching our children grow up is both satisfying and sad. We do all
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
Purposeful Parent Tip: You’re going to mess up. It’s not the end of the world. Move on. It has been a busy time in our
Knowing Your Limitations
Purposeful Parent Tip: The shortest word in the English language is “No”. Recently my daughter came home with paperwork regarding tryouts for her middle school