Posted on November 17, 2014
One of the most unique gifts of parenting is our ability to understand our children like no one else can. Why is it, then, that kids so often say, “You just don’t understand!” to their parents? How did we go from understanding them completely in their younger years — their expressions, their sounds, their body language, their mumbled-jumbled first words — to them saying, “You just don’t understand?” Did we really stop understanding them at some point or do they…
Posted on November 3, 2014
THE ISSUE A father discovered that his 10-year-old daughter, who was 5 feet, 9 inches tall, had secret accounts on social media and had been dating behind his back, all against his rules. His response was to put her in a pink T-shirt that stated her age and grade in school, plus hair curlers and a backpack, and post several pictures of her on Facebook. https://www.yahoo.com/parenting/dad-gives-10-year-old-daughter-a-very-public-lesson-in-101261723257.html ROMA’S TAKE Clearly, this ten-year-old child has self-esteem issues about her height and appearance,…
Posted on October 31, 2014
Parenting doesn’t come with a manual! That’s true, but then understanding yourself does not come with a manual either. Parenting is a new role that we take on, and just like anything new to be learned, it is a work in progress. Like playing basketball or the piano, the more you practice, the better you get at it. And the longer you practice, the more comfortable you feel. If you are following this blog, then it’s safe to assume…
Posted on October 27, 2014
The past few weeks has been a whirlwind of meeting people, sharing Roma’s message, and watching her sign a lot of The “Perfect” Parent books. It’s been humbling to speak with parents and educators who have used the tools in the book in their everyday life with communicating with children. The message is simple… you are the “perfect” parent for your child. Three events were held at the Barnes & Noble in Valencia, California. On October 10, a full house of…
Posted on October 17, 2014
Parenting can often seem a thankless task. Sometimes we get so caught up in worrying about the minor problems and challenges that we forget to be grateful for what we have. From The “Perfect” Parent, some perspective: Thank you is one of the first phrases we teach our children, and when they learn to apply it well, it makes every parent laugh and beam with pride. Thank you is a verbal delivery of gratitude, which is how we think and feel about…
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