by Monica Chan | Jun 5, 2023 | Discipline, Independence, Limits, Respectful Parenting, Tips, Toddler, Uncategorized
Understanding Children's Lies: When, Why, and How to Respond Lying is a common behavior that children start experimenting with as they grow and develop. As parents, it can be both perplexing and challenging to navigate this aspect of their journey. In this blog post,...
by Monica Chan | Mar 2, 2023 | Discipline, Independence, Limits, Respectful Parenting, Tips, Toddler, Uncategorized
Unpacking the Consequences of Strict Parenting Practices Whether we experienced it ourselves or saw it in action, most of us are familiar with the concept of strict parenting. It’s a common practice in many homes, where children face rigid rules, high expectations,...
by Monica Chan | Jan 16, 2023 | Discipline, Independence, Limits, Respectful Parenting, Tips, Toddler, Uncategorized
Parenting a Strong-Willed Child: The Dos and Don'ts So, you’ve got a little one with a strong sense of self? Congrats! I say that without an ounce of sarcasm. Inside every strong-willed child is a determined spirit deeply connected to their personhood. And if...
by Monica Chan | Jul 23, 2022 | Discipline, Limits, Respectful Parenting, Tips, Toddler, Uncategorized
9 Ways to Handle "NO!" from your Toddler “It’s time for the bath!” No.”It’s time to get out of the bath!” NO.”It’s time to put on clothes.” NOOOOOOO! If this sounds familiar to you, congratulations – you have...
by Monica Chan | Mar 5, 2021 | All Ages, Independence, Respectful Parenting, Tips, Toddler
It’s been a year since the new normal. A year since shut downs, working from home, isolation, social distancing, seeing family only on FaceTime, school closures, cancelling playdates, Zoom school, COVID tests, sewing masks, hand sanitizing, and much, MUCH more...
by Monica Chan | Dec 19, 2020 | All Ages, Play, Respectful Parenting, Tips
Is it okay to lie about Santa? At Imperfect Parent, it’s part of our cardinal rule that we do not lie to children. This is the back bone of respecting another person, and children should expect no less from their most trusted people in the world. So… How...
