Being a parent is the best job I ever did. But it is also very demanding and leaves so little time and space for my needs and interests. We are more than parents, we are whole human beings with other “pulls” in our lives. So sometimes we can feel pulled in so many directions and …
There are many reasons, but the bottom line and root of the unwanted behaviour is – a lack of connection. Kids are naturally relying on and seeking approval from their caregivers, we mean everything to them and they would do anything to make us happy. So they are all the time asking themselves who they …
When talking about coping skills we need to know that coping skills are important because now is the time to teach kids how to (step by step) deal with inevitable ups and downs in life. There is no such thing as positive or negative emotions. Emotions are just that – emotions. But we tend to …
Healthy boundaries are a reflection of your principles and guidelines that you have set for yourself. Those are the rules we have set for ourselves within all relationships we have. Here is the tricky part: how to set healthy boundaries? Well, here are some guidelines on what healthy boundaries should look like. Healthy boundaries are …
Do you ever wonder if this whole mindful parenting thing is ever gonna work? Sometimes it is easy to doubt yourself, especially when you see no results or have friends and relatives questioning openly your parenting style. Here is the thing, things will not work out over the night – that is not how things …