10 Ways to Get Respect from Your Child
By Bonnie Harris We want our children to grow to be happy and successful, yes – but more specifically, to be responsible, respectful, grateful,…
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Why Your Preschooler Lying Is Actually a Good Thing
By Megan Stonelake I walked into the kitchen just in time to see him grab our dog’s nose and squeeze it with all his…
Five Reasons to Stop Saying “Good Job!”
By Alfie Kohn. This article appeared in Issue #4 of The Natural Parent Magazine, 2011. Hang out at a playground, visit a school, or…
Just Like Motherhood, Birth Is A Leap of Faith
By Hannah Mearns I think I used to be a bit of a control freak. I’m not so sure now. I approached motherhood a…
What To Do About Interrupting
By Elizabeth Pantley Whether you’re on the phone or talking to another adult, it can be frustrating when your children constantly interrupt you. What’s…
Life Is Fleeting – A Mother’s Love Is Not
By Alla Zaykova As I scroll through the posts in the parents’ groups I’m signed up to on social media, I see many different…
The Girl: Adulthood Doesn’t Happen in an Instant
By Cathy Oliver The girl I drove past a girl today. I should say woman really; the age when you’re not quite one or…
Empathy vs Sympathy
By Bonnie Harris There is a fine line between sympathy and empathy. Learning the difference can make huge changes in your relationship with your…
10 Tips to Manage Strong Emotions
By Dr Laura Markham “Today I will let myself feel what I am feeling and let my children feel what they are feeling…I’ll pay…
If I Don’t Punish or Give Consequences, What DO I Do?
By Bonnie Harris How to Use Problem Solving Even after I outline problem solving to a frustrated parent of a child who just keeps…
Worry Lines
By Lauren Porter Just after my first child was born I thought I’d gone crazy. It was not depression. It was more like a…
The Special Needs Mother: This Was You All Along
By Kat Abianac I’m writing about my son Parker, who has Down syndrome and changed my life. I’m writing about why you’ll only ever see…
Helping Children With Sharing
By Rachel Schofield “Mine!” screeches my 2 year old and I turn round to find him holding on tight to a Tonka truck. His…
Empowering Boys and Girls in a Culture of Sexual Harassment
By Bonnie Harris The news has been shocking to say the least. But I believe the tide is turning. Powerful men are being called…
Screen Time: Allowing Television in the House After Years Without
By Sally Saint Holding On and Letting Go It has been such a blessing to watch ‘Blue Planet II’ on our TV screens. This…
The Peaceful Parenting Approach to Kids’ Conflicts
By Genevieve Simperingham “You can’t, and it’s better if you don’t, solve all of your child’s problems, but you can share them.” Assume your…
Saying Sorry – A 7-Step Plan For Heartfelt Apologies
By Rachel Schofield “…Say sorry!” The little girl looks down at her shiny black shoes and pouts. Silence. “Go on!” presses her Mum. She…
Peaceful Parenting is for ALL Kids
By Megan Stonelake A few months ago, I wrote an article about why my husband and I don’t use time outs as a form…
Dear Family Holiday Letter: More Presence, Less Presents
By Jessica Rios This post is a letter (below) that I drafted in response to the growing number of parents who want their kids…
The Best Gift You Can Give Your Child
By Dr Laura Markham “It’s as if my children are awakening in me repressed hurts and fears that I don’t wish to feel. It’s…