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Tag: Power struggles
Parenting Lessons from Aikido: Managing Power Struggles with Skill
“Thank you for what I am about to learn,” or “Arigato gozaimasu” (ah-ree-gah-toe go-zah-ee-mass) my son along with ten of his teammates respectfully utter with a bow and prayer hands as they begin a lesson in Aikido. As a Star Wars’ fan and appreciator of “the force,” Aikido seemed to align well with my eleven-year-old’s desire …
Involving Our Kids in Household Responsibilities – At Each Age and Stage
Don’t Miss the Developmentally-Appropriate Responsibility Chart! It’s a Sunday afternoon. Mom and Dad have decided that at ten years of age their daughter, Molly, could be taking more responsibility for her contributions to the household. They attempt to set the stage. Mom puts out a snack for family members. She grabs a clipboard, paper, and marker …
Household Responsibilities – A Defensive Conversation and a Productive Conversation…
And Tools and Tips! It’s a Sunday afternoon. Mom and Dad have decided that at ten years of age their daughter, Molly, could be taking more responsibility for her contributions to the household. They attempt to set the stage. Mom puts out a snack for family members. She grabs a clipboard, paper, and marker to create …
Finals Time! Offering Support through the Stressors of Testing…
What if we treated the Earth and its resources as sacred? Learning from Indigenous traditions…
Do you apologize to your child? How do you teach them to take responsibility for their poor choices? Check out these ideas.
Learn How You Can Cultivate Empathy Skills with Time in Nature…
“Confident Parents, Confident Kids” — Named Top Parenting Book by the Greater Good Science Center!
Developing Family Guidelines for Fighting Fairly…
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