Parenting Styles
Continuing from my previous blog about parenting done well, there are four, well-documented and observed parenting styles. Not every parent fits into one of these categories, and certainly parents oscillate…
Importance of Parenting Well
I was always very interested in developmental psychology. The ways in which children grow and form into adults with various quirks (or lack thereof) has always been fascinating to me.…
Was the CogAT Accurate? FOR JANUARY 2025
Many school districts, including Douglas County, use the CogAT group screening test to identify gifted or talented students. A high score prompts them to review additional information to confirm if…
Shame Lies
I work a lot with folks who battle with shame. A key truth about shame is that it lies. But the lies it comes up with are super sophisticated: they are based…
Building Stress Wood in our Children
Trees are fascinating. In normal conditions, trees develop something called “reaction wood” or “stress wood” which develops as a result of being pulled or blown in one direction or another. The stress…
Resources for Parents of Teens
Books How to Talk So Teens Will Listen & Listen So Teens Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish Parenting Today’s Adolescent by Dennis and Barbara Rainey The Collapse of Parenting:…
5 Keys to Setting Limits for Your Children—Without Threats or Bribes
It has been a long day. Between managing a household, caring for children, working, and running errands you feel drained of your energy. The last stop of the day is…