Author Archives: NPN Guest
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The Benefits of Allowing Babies to Struggle
Educators and caregivers often project their own positive and negative emotions on a child’s experience. But there is value in allowing babies and young children to struggle. MORE
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I Did Not Birth a Syndrome
As Spencer was born, placed on my belly, and then taken across the room to be checked over, my husband and I were both watching and checking for obvious Down syndrome markers. We knew there would be some and we were fine with that. We just hoped they wouldn’t be overly obvious. MORE
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When Parents’ Fears Escalate
If we didn’t self-doubt, we probably wouldn’t care enough about our children to struggle with trying to get to know them and understand them. But how do we overcome self-doubt? Read for some advice from guest author, Laurie Hollman, Ph.D. MORE
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Children, Music, and Learning How to Listen
Listening is fundamental for any sort of musicality and it is a skill we can introduce and nurture in our children long before they begin any form of music education. MORE
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OCD: Obsessive. Compulsive. Don’t Lose the Connection.
We are our children’s advocates. No one else. The tenacity to get to the bottom of an issue, whether it is physical health, mental health, behavioural is our job as their advocate. Taking that responsibility in the fullest sense, coming alongside a child in their frustration and fear was so much more productive than trying to control behaviour from the outside. MORE
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Becoming a Gentle Parent
For most people, becoming a gentle parent means a smaller change than they may think. I share three small but key differences that turned my parenting around and helped me get the most out of my relationships with my kids. MORE
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Outlaw, Not “Bad”
When it comes to mothering, such external measures as society’s expectations and other people’s opinions simply don’t matter. MORE
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Preparing Teens to Care for Children
Child care is a big enough challenge for adults. For teenagers, it can be especially difficult. However, I feel that with the right preparation, my teenagers are more qualified than most grown ups to care for my young children when I am unable to. MORE
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Teenagers and Autonomy
Allowing teenagers the independence to make their own choices can be frightening for many parents. MORE
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Bike Safety With Kids
Now that I have three daughters, two of whom ride their own bikes on both quiet streets and major roads alike with me, there are some basic safety steps I take while out on bike trips. MORE