If helicopter parents hover, lawnmower parents clear the path entirely. “Instead of just watching over their kids,” says conflict strategist Sarah Blake, “lawnmower parents step in and remove every obstacle.” They make life smoother and safer, but at a cost....
Written by: Jill Savage Most grandparents want to be an asset to their grandchildren — provide a listening ear, welcome heart and a safe place for kids to emotionally land. But how does one do this? I remember the day like it was yesterday. My husband and I,...
By: Collett Smart “I love teenagers!” Yet… I find that whenever I say this phrase people look at me and chuckle, as if waiting for the punchline. There is none. It’s true! I really do love teenagers! Every year I get to spend a week in January with a few hundred...
By: Jenny Baxter How to teach your kids self-awareness so they understand themselves better, and know the impact they are having on others. This blog expands on 20 Ways to Rock at Being a Mother No. 5: Be Self-Aware, which outlines your personal benefits of...
You enter the kitchen. Your child looks at you like she’s hiding something. You see cake crumbs on the counter and the tips of her fingers. ‘Did you eat the chocolate cake?’ Your child smiles up at you, chocolate stuck in her teeth, and innocently replies, ‘No.’ You...
