by Monica Chan | Dec 19, 2024 | All Ages, Preschoolers, Respectful Parenting, Tips, Toddler
Am I Raising Ungrateful Kids?How to Foster Gratitude I love gift-giving. Nothing brings me more joy than watching someone open a gift I’ve carefully chosen, seeing their face light up because it’s perfect for them or just what they wanted. But one Christmas...
by Monica Chan | Nov 13, 2024 | All Ages, Discipline, Limits, Preschoolers, Respectful Parenting, Tips, Toddler
Why Listening is a Skilland How You Can Help Them Build It Getting kids to listen is one of the biggest challenges most parents face. From repeating ourselves to feeling ignored, it’s easy to wonder: why isn’t my child tuning in? Here’s the truth—listening is more...
by Monica Chan | Nov 7, 2024 | All Ages, Discipline, Limits, Preschoolers, Respectful Parenting, Tips, Toddler
3 Myths About Getting Kids to Listen(And What Actually Works) Getting kids to listen can feel like an endless cycle of repeating yourself, raising your voice, and feeling like you’re not being heard. Many parents share the frustration of giving simple instructions...
by Monica Chan | Oct 30, 2024 | All Ages, Discipline, Limits, Preschoolers, Respectful Parenting, Tips, Toddler
Navigating Sweets– Setting Boundaries Without Guilt Every year, when Halloween comes around, the house is absolutely flooded with candy! I don’t think we’re the exception here. The sheer amount of sugar can make many families anxious, sparking the question: What...
by Monica Chan | Oct 23, 2024 | All Ages, Babies, Preschoolers, Respectful Parenting, Tips, Toddler
How to Support Your Child Through Big Changes – Without the Overwhelm In the past six years of parenting, my kids have experienced their fair share of transitions. We’ve moved homes, started multiple daycares, preschools, and schools, welcomed a new sibling, and...
by Monica Chan | Jan 18, 2024 | Discipline, Preschoolers, Respectful Parenting, Tips, Toddler, Uncategorized
Why Punishments Miss the Mark And What Works Better Imagine this common scene in any family’s life: Annie walks into the living room and finds her son, Max, crying after having pushed his sister, Lily, in a squabble over a toy. Annie’s instinct is to discipline...
