Want Less Yelling and Better Communication?? Me too! Did you ever try that trick of staring at the same spot for so long that it went gray and you could see nothing? Apparently our brains have the ability to ignore or tune out stimuli with which they’re familiar. That’s what it … [Read more...]
4 Tips for Turning Around Really Rough Days
Ever had one of those days?? You know, when your emotional reserves are drained and the kids all seem to be on a hair trigger, ready to explode at the slightest provocation? The kind where everyone’s Dr. Jekyll has been replaced by Mr. Hyde? In the past, I would have thought a … [Read more...]
Spring 2017 Training Opportunities for Parents
Spring 2017 Training Opportunities! We are excited to share about two great training opportunities for parents in the Calgary area this spring! Empowered to Connect Simulcast 2017 - On April 7th and 8th, First Alliance Church is hosting the Empowered to Connect Simulcast … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Support Kids During Times of HIGH STRESS
Oh, the Anticipation! I can remember a moment from spring 1991 very clearly. I was looking forward to an upcoming family vacation in Hawaii, and I was savoring the anticipation! In fact, I can recall making a conscious decision to remember the excitement of the weeks and months … [Read more...]
Let’s Make a Deal: Sharing Power While Maintaining Authority
Let's Make a Deal! Bedtime is a tricky thing. It's a time of day when our parenting skills are regularly tested, and we're most likely to fall back into our default parenting mode. As we were trying to get the bedtime routine going one night, it quickly became clear that our job … [Read more...]