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Simple As That: Journaling Big Feelings

by Megan

As parents, we know that the source of much frustration for children is an inability to communicate what they are feeling – particularly when those feelings are big and scary or upsetting. A few months ago, we discussed some peaceful and positive solutions for anger and hitting. Several weeks later, a friend of mine emailed [...]

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Family Stories that Bind

by Amanda

The following is by contributor Amanda Morgan of Not Just Cute. Iremember the first time I really became personally interested in the stories of my ancestors. I was a newly minted teenager when a family friend pointed out how much I resembled my great grandmother. She was referring to a picture I had seen on [...]

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3 Strategies for Dealing With Criticism

by Kara

The following is by editor Kara Fleck. Last week I wrote about the three types of friends I think every parent should have. I know that having people in my life who don’t pass judgement on my parenting choices is very important to me. In fact, in today’s critical world, it is crucial to have [...]

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6 Peaceful Solutions for Hitting and Anger

by Megan

While this Spring cold continues to work its way through our house, I wanted to share with readers today one of my favorite posts from the archives. Originally written by Megan Tietz in June of 2009, there are some great suggestions here for helping our kids control their anger. I think you’ll find it an [...]

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The Three Types of Friends that Every Parent Needs

by Kara

Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of attending Blissdom and I got to hear Brene Brown’s opening keynote speech. The entire speech was good, but one thing that she said has really stuck with me over the months: the idea that we all need “a friend who would move a body for us.” Go [...]

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