Parenting

Regardless of age, youngsters can begin working on developmental levels they have been unable to master, but only within the context of a close, personal relationship with a devoted adult.                                                               -Stanley Greenspan, M.D., The growth of the mind   13-year-old Avi is in Grade 6. He has irregular moods. He is angry one moment and happy another. When his parents ask him to listen, he covers both his ears with both

From early infancy, it appears that our ability to regulate emotional states depends upon the experience of feeling that a significant person in our life is simultaneously experiencing a similar state of mind.   - Daniel J. Siegel, MD Attunement starts from infancy, such as when a parent smiles back at a baby's smile or says “whoops” when a toddler drops someth

“Singing and cooing, sing-song sentences, naming objects, and bringing them to your baby. Intentional eye contact, being musical, cradling, twinkling eyes, naughty smile, hide-and-seek, sideways glance, babyish noises, spontaneous laughter”.   We all do this with our little babies, encouraging them to enjoy the world and each other. Disco is more than just a dance; it’s an emotion! This style lets you relax, forget your problems, and just dance your heart out, connecting with

“My kids were raised by six to eight moms. A schoolteacher, a music teacher, two neighbours, a friend at netball, their godmother, my mom, and my sister. They did their own part…. called them on their birthdays, welcomed them for weekend lunches/dinners, hosted them during summers, took them on summer holidays. I am so grateful, my kids gained self-esteem and many life skills with these adult interactions.”                                                 Amy, mother of a 15-y

Ruptures in relationships are inevitable. They happen when communication and understanding break down between two people. “Rupture” between a parent and child or teenager occurs when the parent and child/teen experien ce a loss of connection, resulting in misattunement. Ruptures resulting in the child shutting the door or the parent walking away- Scene 1    Child: “I forgot to clean my room today.”                      Parent: “You can never do anything responsibly.” Scene 2 

A consequence that happens without parental interference, without plan or control is called a Natural Consequence!! Children have inborn...

One powerful way of achieving this is to “document your roots and let your children know about it.” Research says that children who have...