by Bonnie Harris | Nov 16, 2019 | Activities, Anger Management, Anxiety, Communication, Discipline, Everyday Parenting
We all know what it’s like to lose it with a child. When that button gets pushed, you see red, your authority and sanity flies out the window and you say and do things you swore you never would. It feels like there’s nothing you can do about it—but there is. Once you...
by Bonnie Harris | Sep 11, 2019 | Activities, Discipline, Guest Articles, Mental Health
By Aimee Laurence Mindfulness is good for all of us. It helps us be present as parents, choosing better responses instead of going with the first thing that comes to mind. It’s also good for children because it helps them pay attention, stay calm when they feel upset,...
by Bonnie Harris | Jun 8, 2019 | Activities, Communication, Confident Parents
Remember sandlot baseball? Neighborhood kids got together anytime they could down at the empty lot, out in the street or at the playground to choose teams and play ball. No coaches, no parents, no supervision. The basic rules of the game provided a structure within...
by Bonnie Harris | Jan 11, 2019 | Activities, Communication, Discipline, Everyday living
Kids don’t want to do chores. That’s a fact. Expect this. That doesn’t mean let them off the hook. It is essential for our kids to be contributing members of the family to develop an investment in and consideration for their family members. A family is a team. When...
by Bonnie Harris | Jul 27, 2018 | Activities, Anger Management, Questions and Answers
Sleep Training Q. I’m wondering if you have any advice on “sleep training”. My baby is almost 8 months and breastfed to sleep for naps and bed time. We also co-sleep. But my husband is ready for him to move to his room and everyone is trying to give me advice about...
by Bonnie Harris | Jul 13, 2018 | Activities, Discipline, Screentime, Teens
Gaming and computer usage is probably the hottest topic in parenting. I have said much about it and share some articles here, but there is nothing like the horse’s mouth. This mom of an 18 yr. old son and two teen daughters, commented on my Facebook Group so...
