As we head into the summer, preparing for more time together than we are used to, be aware of some common phrases that hurt your kids more than help. Claim without shame and shift the tone of the messages that are really important to teach.
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We encourage parents to form a habit of critical thinking, through tools like out Book of Asks, to help slow the process down and have an approach that embraces delayed gratification, responsibility and addressing pros and cons.
Spring time is universally the time for renewal, rebirth and regrowth. What if the spring season could be all that is promised?
What do I do when my child doesn’t want to get up?
What do I do when my child refuses to go to school?
The gift of responsibility to your child will truly be the gift that keeps on giving! As you practice giving this gift, we encourage you to focus much of your energy on spreading out the responsibility of creating fun this holiday season.
If gratitude isn’t readily available to you in these moments, maybe permission can be. Giving yourself permission to feel the feelings you are experiencing before you start navigating your way through them is crucial.
You can fuel responsibility when you meet needs consistently but require some effort and participation in order for them to get most of their wants.
Read this letter from an SPS family.
Defining success is complex because it’s subjective, however the good news is you get to define what success looks like for you and focus on what your vision of success looks like for your child.
