February 2020

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If we do not empower strong willed children to their own independence and freedom, they will find something to push against and will push away from the parent.   They will fight for their freedom and autonomy if we do not grant it. Good for them! 💪   They will build a case against the…

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12 Steps to Helping an Upset Child 1. First and foremost, outside of the upset moment, develop your own practice of regulating and calming YOURSELF. Know how to get grounded and centered. Intellectually knowing this is VERY different from doing it. You must set aside time in your day to regularly do this. You must…

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When we leave home and go out in public, accountability on our behavior automatically increases. We go out in to the world where others are watching, where there are norms and rules that are enforced. We go the bank, to the store and to work, where there are clear standards of behavior. In society, there…

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