Category Archives: Parenting Philosophies

Ways of looking at parenting

• Seven Tips for Decluttering with Your Clutterbug

  Welcome to the January 2015 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Household Chores This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Code Name: Mama and Hobo Mama. This month our participants have shared stories, tips, and tricks on tackling household chores. Please read to the end to find a list of links to the other …  MORE

• 4 Steps to Raising a Free-Range Family

  It is unlikely we will ever reach the point again where we rely on neighbors as a safety net; for most of us, reconstructing the village is an impossible task. What we can do is create a happy medium in which we give our children the respect and responsibility they are capable of and deserve, without fear of criminal punishment.  MORE

• 10 Parenting Tips I Learned From The Cosby Show

  I recently re-watched all 8 seasons of The Cosby Show…and here’s what I learned about being a good parent from Clair and Cliff Huxtable.  MORE

• Redefining Misbehavior Part II: The Need For Connection

  One of Bettner’s Four C’s of human needs is Connectedness. “Misbehavior” is often a result of a child feeling disconnected. A parent creates disconnection with their child when they give no attention, partial attention, or doesn’t meet agreements for alone time. Conversely, a parent meets the need for connection by providing positive, loving attention.  MORE

• Less Is More

  Sometimes our expressions of love for our children might not be what they seem. With all my hugs and kisses, of course I was expressing my love for my son, but he wasn’t experiencing my love as love, but rather as an encroachment to be endured. The message I thought I was communicating was not the message that was being perceived.  MORE

• Grounding for Babies

  Grounding meditation is one way we can help ourselves become calm so we can learn how to positively influence our babies with the calm we create. Whether they’re crying or simply seem agitated, meditation changes the energy we feel. Through taking a few moments to center and ground ourselves while we hold our babies, we can transform stress, allow feelings to release and provide support through the ups and downs of everyday life.  MORE

• 5 Steps to Reduce Power Struggles With Children

  The Guidance Method is a simple, but very effective, five step process for connecting and guiding our kids in a way that helps them feel confident to be their best selves and make great behaviour choices – even when we are not around.  MORE

• Handling Disagreements: One Important Thing We Can Model for Our Children

  How often do we forget to model respect? How often do we mumble swear words at the speeding driver, grumble about something our partner forgot to do? Ever catch yourself shouting something mean to your partner, perhaps name calling in the heat of the moment? Ariadne shares tips for modeling respect for our children.  MORE

• Rewards: The Other Edge of the Sword

  Regardless of form, rewards and punishment both heavily involve extrinsic motivation – fear of punishment or the hope of a reward – in order to coerce others into behaving in a certain way.  MORE

• Sometimes, gentle is not the whole answer – and it’s okay.

  Lessons on accepting and providing the loving guidance your unique child needs can be hard to swallow at times – especially when, as I have, you experience a severe awakening that a large portion of your parenting style needs to change in order for your trusting relationship with your child to really blossom.  MORE

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