“We’re excited that The ‘Perfect’ Parent is joining this year’s list of award-winning products,” says Julie Kertes, NAPPA General Manager.We talk a lot about being mindful and how that translates to being a mindful parent. But what exactly does that look like on a day to day basis? Is it possible to constantly be mindful? Our dear friend Dr. Shefali answered this question on her Facebook page: I answer: “First, take away all illusions that I am able to be mindful all day long. I am just like you. I lose it all the time. The only difference perhaps…
TweetSeptember 11th, 2014 marks the 13th anniversary of the World Trade Center & Pentagon attacks. For many young parents, their children were either very young or not yet born at the time of the attacks. However, it is still important to talk with our children about honoring this day–even if it is to just give context to snippets they hear from other sources. The 9/11 Memorial website offers tips for talking to your children: Actively listen to your children (including paying…
TweetRoma Khetarpal’s first book The “Perfect” Parent won’t be released until October 1st, but we have a sneak peak for you! “It is my intention, through this book, to empower you with these all-important communication habits. All you have to do is uncover them, recognize them, understand them, and apply them to build on your current parenting practice, making them your very own. The first three steps–uncovering, recognizing, and understanding these habits–will come naturally as you read this book. Applying…
TweetA good friend of mine, a Mom to a beautiful two year old, recently moved into a new home. The anxiety of loan approvals, walk throughs, packing, remodeling, and unpacking is in full swing. Princess’s response? Throwing food, hitting, hearing but refusing to listen, and open forum public meltdowns! “How can we not lose our cool? How do we stay consistent when we are not in the comfort of our own home?” asked this concerned mom. I’m a big advocate of…
TweetParents are right most of the time. Actually, let me rephrase that: Parents are right, A LOT! And when you’re right, which variation of the following do you say?: 1. “See! I told you..” 2. “If only you’d listen…” 3. “You think you know everything…” What’s more is that when we’re right, our tone of voice changes; it gets sort of “commanding,” if you will. I used to purse my lips, fold my arms, pop my eyes, and move my…
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