Category: Effective parenting
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How Geese Teach Us About Teamwork
Hello folks, and hopefully, happy early Spring, Calli and I were out for a very breezy walk yesterday morning when I heard a rather loud ongoing conversation. Usually, my neighborhood is quite quiet in the early morning. I couldn’t make out the words of the conversation, but it seemed to get closer. I suddenly discovered…
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Inspiration from Thich Nhat Hanh: Writing with Mindfulness
I’ve been busy trying to learn more about the book writing and publishing business, which is certainly a new and challenging endeavor for me. As I begin to feel overwhelmed with new information and skills that need more honing, I find I need to retreat to one of my favorite resources for inspiration and peace…
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Mindful Parenting: Building Connections with Your Child
As I prepare to present a talk in December about my book Do You Know How to Talk with Your Young Child? Learn the 4 Steps Connect Approach to Converse and Connect, I’ve been looking at websites and podcasts related to effective and mindful parenting communication. I’ve found a few sites that appear to resonate with…
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Mindful Parenting Communication-Part 5
The 5th Video in the 5-Part Series of Mindful Parenting Communication is available on February 14. This video focuses on Using Teaching Tales to Provide Themes, Language, Characters, and Connections to Open Non-Threatening Conversations with Your Little One The video describes how the process enhances visual, auditory, emotional, and kinesthetic learning. You may find the…
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Next Video Available in 5-Part Series
The 3rd Video in the 5-Part Series of Mindful Parenting Communication will be available on January 30. This video will focus on Transitioning to Relaxed Listening and Conversing with Your Child, discussing the how and why of use of tension release and focused attention techniques. You may find the video at YouTube – https://youtube.com/@4StepsConnectRelationships I hope you enjoy…
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Update on Mindful Parenting Communication Videos
Hi there! I wanted to update you on the 5-part free video series on YouTube featuring mindful parenting communication techniques. The second in the series, explaining how to create a special “space” for communication with your little one, will be available beginning 1/23/24 at 12 am. Please tune in to my YouTube channel: YouTube – https://youtube.com/@4StepsConnectRelationships I hope you…
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Parenting is a challenging job that lasts throughout our adult lives.
Today’s parents are frequently serious and exceptionally committed to enriching their children’s lives with multiple experiences. Then why is the topic of how to talk with your young child of interest or of essential concern to mental health practitioners or parental figures? In this free 5-segment presentation, I’ll offer information about current issues affecting children’s…