Raising Kids
As a child, I spent idyllic summers at my family’s secluded lake cabin in the woods of Northern Wisconsin. My fondest memories include swimming with my cousins, cooking with my grandmother, and fishing with my dad. Hello nostalgia. Last Summer I returned that tiny lake cabin to share a week-long vacation with my dad, cousins, and this [...]
Power Struggles
Why You Should Still Use the Word “No” When Parenting Kids
I recently wrote a post called “How to Tell Your Toddler “No” (Without Actually Saying “No). So much of the response was overwhelmingly positive. I think as a parent it can sometimes feel like the day to day rhythm is one big giant power struggle. Using phrases that convey the meaning of the word “No” without actually using the word “No” [...]
How to Say “No” to a Toddler (Without Actually Saying “No”)
How to "make" kids listen is a huge struggle. It goes something like this… Mom: “It’s time for bed.” Toddler: “No, I don’t want to go to bed.” Mom: “No, you have to go to bed.” And just like that the war of egos begins. You and your toddler are in battle mode: She is determined to stay awake, you are determined for her to go to [...]
