“Think about raising a kid who will be a happy 35-year-old: an adult who will be content with what they do, thrilled about their contribution, be hardworking, have social/emotional intelligence, and a collaborative spirit.” Ken Ginsburg , author of Letting Go of Love and Confidence. Check out my interview with him here in the Washington Post blog, On Parenting.
Parenting Styles Often Colored By Our Own Childhoods
we bring our experiences from our first family, or our family of origin into our current family. Everyone does this. It doesn’t have to be seen as a negative as long as we are aware of what we are bringing to the table. Read more about this in a post I wrote for Thee Washington Post blog, On Parenting.
Tweens and Teens Still Need Their Parents
Despite what you might have heard about needing to prepare for the day when your teen hates or rejects you, what you need to do is just shift a little in your thinking and get creative about how to forge new connections. Read more in this post I wrote for the Washington Post blog, On Parenting.
Parents Can Meditate Too
What’s a parent to do to feel more balanced and in tune? Read more about how parents can practice mindfulness everyday in a post I wrote for The Washington Post blog, On Parenting.
