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Power, Control and Getting “Stuff” Accomplished
Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire is that which he exercises over himself. – Elie Weisel Our busy lives require that we move quickly from one activity to the next with our...
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NBC Universal’s Education Nation “Parent Toolkit” Features Blog Article by...
NBC Universal’s Education Nation “Parent Toolkit” published an article today by Jennifer Miller on their blog entitled “A Better Version of Yourself.” It highlights what you can do as a parent to deal...
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The Best of 2014
2014 was a big year for Confident Parents, Confident Kids. This community moved from 275 followers to 23,000+ strong! Thank you for being an essential part of this important dialogue. Together our...
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A Family’s Emotional Safety Plan
Do not teach your children never to be angry; teach them how to be angry. – Lyman Abbott As the temperature gauge slightly rises outdoors allowing us to shed our winter layers, our emotional...
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Home Base – Creating a Safe Haven for Calming Down
“I call base!” my son would say at any place and any time in the days when he was first introduced to the game of tag. If he wanted to end the tickling or stop the chasing, he would claim a piece of...
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Join Me! Education: Next Generation
I am delighted to be a part of the “Education: Next Generation” FREE online conference next week, May 23-27, 2016. This conference brings together top educational and parenting experts to discuss key...
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Understanding Anger and Teaching Young Children How to Deal with It
“That’s mine!” Sophie heard her daughter scream at her younger sibling from the next room. As Sophie turned her attention to the unfolding scene, she saw her upset child swipe a doll out of the hands...
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Teaching Young Children About Anger
“That’s mine!” Sophie heard her daughter scream at her younger sibling from the next room. As Sophie turned her attention to the unfolding scene, she saw her upset child swipe a doll out of the hands...
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Preventing Our Children’s “Me Too”
What Can Parents Do to Prevent Harassment and Abuse The “Me Too” movement got my mental wheels churning, as it has for so many. I began wondering, “What can we, as parents, do to prevent our own...
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Summertime Drama; Using Emotional Moments as Key Teaching Opportunities
Frowning faces, furrowed brows, and grumpy expressions may describe your family members’ expressions in the middle of summer as we work hard and play hard. Transition times can be tough particulary if...
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