Recently a reader asked about using ‘validation and comfort’ with her children. Read my reply below, then try it and see …
Validation
Validation & Comfort with My Young Adult Daughter
When our children are struggling with big emotions the desire to reassure them is a natural response, but if we don’t …
The Importance of Attunement
Last week I was grocery shopping and suddenly heard a child’s loud yelling and wailing coming from the next aisle. A …
Why Your Child Is Grieving – And How To Help
Are your kids grumpier than usual? Has bickering and fighting increased? Is there more disrespect? More attitude? Do …
Broken Bridges, Weak Bridges, and the Greatest Bridge of All
Guest blog post! Lisa Hamel is a Mom Mentor and Joy Coach who seeks to help women grow in joy and peace as they …
RCs on for Conversation
We have a rule in our house that we don’t have important conversations (or continue disagreements) if we have fallen out …