Being a tyrant is the exact opposite of being a conscious parent that understands the give-and-take of effective parenting and is willing to adapt as needed to change.
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How do I get my child to stop stalling? – August 18, 2023
Dr. Bob: I have a next level dawdler, taking forever to get things done. Everything my 5-year-old does takes a significant amount of encouragement and coaxing and finally “the countdown.” I hate how frustrated I get. I don’t want the threat of lost privileges to be the only thing that finally gets her going. Any…
Ladders of Love
Ladders of love are critical for our children. They provide the support as the children and families lift themselves from the trauma to a pathway toward restoration, resilience and flourishing in the days and years ahead.
Making connections when distance gets in the way – August 11, 2023
Dr. Bob: I’m struggling to help my elementary school aged child connect with friends outside of school. There are many reasons for this. My husband and I both work long hours, so we often need the weekends to relax and reconnect as a family. We also live in a rural area, so we don’t have…
The gaps that should be filled
The gaps that we ignore in history only serve to perpetuate false nostalgia or continue a false narrative.
Autism concerns and White noise for sleeping – August 4, 2023
Dr. Bob: My grandson is 6 years old and I think he is showing signs of being on the autism spectrum. Besides the flapping of his hands, nervous twitching, sudden outbursts and being very sensitive to loud sounds, he refuses to poop in the toilet. He has to poop in a pull-up, standing up. He…