Living in Captivity by Rebekka Helford, LMFT
Parenting our children, ourselves, & humanity
Most outings are adventures for little ones, which is both good and bad news. Simple chores or errands can become massive Arctic expeditions when a small child is in tow. Here are some tried-and-true mindful offerings in service of helping parents everywhere get through their shopping lists more efficiently.
Whether you're dealing with adults or children, the first step in helping someone move on and adopt a cooperative mindset is listening to them until they feel good and listened to.
It can be very difficult for children under the age of 5 and of disparate ages to find ways to play with each other in the way that each one would prefer most. I've worked out six wonderful activities that my disparate-aged children enjoy doing together for more than 37 seconds at a time. Let me know how they work for your family!
StairwayHold on tightFamily is [not] magic
This must be a form of cultural amnesia, a collective delusion that each of us is the first one to come up with the idea of gifting a stuffed animal to a young child. The antidote? Distinguished guests, I offer to you the gift of experiences.
Minding MannersMinding Manners 2.0: 3 Ways to Embody Gratitude and Other Family ValuesParent Q&A: Preschooler identity crisis?
The Consent GameDon't Just Do SomethingTiny Humans Are on Acid
Sunrise, sunset: Mourning who our children once were, welcoming Why does my child hate me?Family is [not] magicToddler tapasParent Q&A: It's potty time...or is it?
It's timeThanks but no thanks: Dealing with unsolicited parenting advice graciously and nondefensivelyTantrumbox? More like Pandora's box
