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...
by Monica Chan | Aug 9, 2023 | Discipline, Independence, Limits, Respectful Parenting, Tips, Toddler, Uncategorized
Problematic Advice: Breaking down a concerning parenting article If you’ve ever spent time online, you know that parenting tips are a dime a dozen. They pop up in our feeds, land in our inboxes, and sometimes even find their way into casual conversations. But...
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...
