“We’re excited that The ‘Perfect’ Parent is joining this year’s list of award-winning products,” says Julie Kertes, NAPPA General Manager.
The other day, I heard a parent say, “I can’t do the mindful parenting thing. It’s not my style. I’m not into meditation. It’s too hard for me.” That comment reinforced something I already knew: When it comes to parenting, the word mindful is easily misunderstood. That probably is the fault of us, the parenting “experts.” To begin with, there are a lot of us, and we come from many different fields. Besides licensed MDs, PhDs, and MFTs, you can…
TweetI recently came across this segment on CNN, where a Colorado physician and father joined others in circulating a petition to ban cell phone sales to children under 13. I have read enough research and followed enough conversations with experts to know that the issue is truly a concern. Cutting-edge research confirms that the brain during the teen years leans toward more impulsive behavior, attitudes, and mood swings and is more prone to addictions. How then can we put mobile devices…
TweetAs much as we look forward to breaking the monotony of our daily routine over the summer, a new routine can be extremely challenging for parents. Yes, we get a break from the daily grind and the emotional load of school-year life, but when kids have more free time, we can be overwhelmed and confused with the headache and heartache of their over-use of mobile gadgets and pretty much at a loss at how to deal with it. What’s a…
TweetJulius Cesar said, “Experience is the teacher of all things.” In all my parenting workshops, talks, and consultations, I advocate that parents try the tools that I give them and then “experience” the new experience. The experience will teach you what you need to learn, and you can decide whether or not you want to keep the tool or drop it. It warms my heart when parents commit to this and share what happened when they broke new ground Here’s…
TweetIn Part 1 of my interview with Suzi Lula, we talked about her philosophy of The Motherhood Evolution. We hope you enjoy Part 2 as well. 1. Our wellness is directly affected by our relationships and the personalities of our children. We all know that. So how can we hold our own through challenging times with partners and kids? Is it even possible? This is “the” question, isn’t it, Roma? One of the reasons that self-care is so important to commit…
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