Tag: parenting
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Mental Health Monday
I hope this Monday finds you well! This Monday finds me exhausted from being up all night with a sick, coughing three year old, and also slightly sick myself. As such, this weeks discussion will be brief: We don’t punish adults with time-outs, refusing affection, isolation, violence, having their belongings removed, and so on when…
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What Are You Reading?
This week I’m not reading an indie author book, although my usual goal is to buy, read, and promote books published by my wonderful followers. I’ve recently been faced with some challenging behaviours from my seven-year-old daughter and we’re actually investigating the possibility of ADHD. Label or not, my daughter is having a tough time…
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Trying Not To Be Chair Shaped #6
Today’s the day! All three children are back to school, this is my chance to truly emerge from the chair and to be able to look after myself at last. My plan was to get outside and start walking or running, invest in some healthy habits in between my working hours. On the other hand,…
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Bonding With My Boy
Today I want to share something absolutely amazing with you all. A few days ago, while I was cleaning up, I caught a glimpse of a notebook in my sons room. In big red lettering across the top was printed the word: STORY. Feeling instantly elated and nostalgic, I backed away and left the room…
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Thoughts on Gentle Parenting
It’s bloody hard, I’ll tell you that. When I say the words ‘gentle parenting’ often people will just assume that means I’m a pushover and I let my kids rule the roost. What it actually means is treating your child like they are a human being, respecting them and their feelings the same way you…
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