My toddler son was crying out in upset. This was not the first time. In fact, it happened often that he would get upset …
Brain Skills
When We Remove Fear
I often say I am a recovering control freak and a recovering perfectionist. I use the word “recovering” because I have …
The Need for Quiet Versus Time-Out
In my last blog, I mentioned that one of the tools we use in our home is quiet practice. Some of you might be thinking, …
A 9 Year-Old’s Perspective For Getting Relational
My 9-year-old son was tired and grumpy. He obviously had fallen out of relational mode, which means his brain’s …
Joyful Eye Smiles
“Mommy, I want you!” Andrew told me during his bedtime last week. I knew it had been a busy day and there had not been …
Discipline That Leads to Rest
Both of my boys have been extremely hyper today. It is clear their little brains have been spinning which causes their …