Posts Tagged "hidden strength"
Positive Guidance for Negative Self-Talk
I smiled when I received this glowing comment in my email from a Montessori guide and mom of 2: “Language of Listening” has been without a doubt THE MOST POWERFUL approach to working with children that I have ever encountered in my 9 years as a Montessori guide (and now 4 years as a parent). I could tell you so many stories about how it’s helped me guide my very spirited 4-year...
Read MoreSafe, Not Scared
The world can be a dangerous place. It can be wonderful, too. Both are true. The key to raising children who love being in the world despite the danger is training. For a shining example, look up at night. The space station currently orbiting the globe is without doubt a dangerous place with countless hazards beyond human control. But the astronauts love being up there because they know how to...
Read MoreHelping Parents Who Haven’t Asked
“If you want to be part of this family, then you’d better…” Imagine you saw your neighbor using harsh criticism, public scoldings and coercive statements like that with her 9 YO adopted daughter to “make her behave.” If you knew a better way to work with children and even had a book that could tell her not only how to create willing cooperation but how to...
Read MorePart 2 – What’s Perfect About Perfectionism
How do you find the perfection in everything, even things you don’t like? Here’s how we did it in the previous post with “perfectionism,” the kind you didn’t like. In Part 1, you experienced: 1. Starting from where you are—believing “perfectionism” is a flaw 2. Looking at perfectionism objectively—discovering it’s not what you...
Read MoreAvoiding Toddler-Baby Rivalry – 7 Tips
“Stop poking the baby!” When siblings are close in age, the toddler years can be extra challenging. How do you keep your cool and keep their relationship strong when your 2 YO starts poking your 9 MO baby? Here are some tips for using Language of Listening® to succeed: 1. Target specific STRENGTHs. Identify STRENGTHs that will help your child experience him/herself as a...
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