Things start as hopes and end up as habits….~ Lillian Hellman Like!1
Category Archives: stress-free
You don’t have to be the bad guy!
Many of the wonderful and skilled moms I coach have one question in common: How do I balance giving my children “wings” to test the boundaries while at the same time give them “roots” to keep them safe? Although that quintessential question can be answered in a number of ways, one of the first tools…
Parent from love not fear
This weekend, I decided to organize the books on my bookshelves. I absolutely love reading and once I fall in love with a book I find it hard to give it away, unless, of course, it is a gift for someone who would appreciate the book. One thing I noticed as I was looking over…
7 Rules for skill-full communication with our kids!
Any time you pick up any self-improvement book or read an article on relationships, the most common thing mentioned as an obstacle to success is poor communication. Since our children are by far one of the most important and complex relationships we are growing through, I’d like to share with you some skills necessary to…
Handling “Back to School” Jitters!
Here are 3 simple ideas to help you (and your child) prepare for the start of the school year: 1. Keep it upbeat and positive. Keeping the topic of school positive and exciting is crucial. Make sure that anxiety and stress do not influence your child’s feelings about starting school. 2. Be Sensitive. Validate your…
How do you walk that fine line between “hovering” and “stepping back”..?
At a party my family and I attended for the 4th of July, one of the parents there asked me (after they knew I was a parent coach) if I ever heard of “helicopter parenting” and if I thought if only referred to parents with children bound for college. I had read some articles recently…
Getting ready for summer
By Ellen R. Delap, CPO® We all love those lazy days of summer. But some times that is not what works best. Having an orderly approach to the fun can give you even more relaxation! Keep the routine Our first inclination is let to everyone stay up to all hours, eat ice cream for breakfast…
Are you parenting from your values or your beliefs?
One of the most surprising realizations for me as a parent was the awareness that I had jumped in into the job of mom without clearly understanding my own strengths and my own personal values. I recognize today that in order for me to be as effective as I want to be as a mom,…
None of us is as strong as all of us!
What an amazing weekend! I spend 3 days on training to become a Scream Free Certified Leader. ScreamFree Parenting is very much a revolutionary new option for parenting, that’s is heart-centered. The beauty of it as I see it, is that it encourages parents to focus on themselves, grow themselves up, and calm themselves down….
Is your child ready for Kindergarten??
It’s that time of the year when parents start thinking about the end of the school year and the decisions they need to make about pre-K or Kindergarten. Many questions come to mind: Will my child be ready to start in a classroom with a different routine? Is she learning everything she needs for Kindergarten…
