Have you ever felt discouraged and sad as a parent? I’m guessing you have. I wrote this at the end of our time on Whidbey Island. It seemed a bit whiney and maybe discouraging, so I didn’t post it. Today, I read it again and thought it may help you to know you’re not alone. […]
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A Three-Point Plan for Parenting Middle Schoolers
Do you have middle schoolers? Are you wondering how to manage these years? As of today, I have five teens and one pre-teen (plus five young adults). I love teens, they’re interesting, fun to be with, and their worlds are exploding with opportunity. They also need a lot of guidance. Middle school is a time […]
10 Steps for Overcoming Sloppy Parenting Habits
Paying the price for sloppy parenting is no fun – for parent or child. It would be nice to say this is a theoretical situation, just a teaching moment for parents needing advice, but that’s not the case. Once again, you get to learn from my mistakes. I have issues with saying, “No.” It’s probably […]
12 Practical Tips for Parenting Teens
“But, what should I do?” my friend asked as she told me about an issue with her teen. Her oldest is the same age as one of my youngest, which means I should have all the answers, right? With one teen in college, three teens in high school, and Ebenezer turning 12, we’re still learning […]
High Structure Parenting for Anxious Kids
Just what is High Nurture/High Structure Parenting and how does it help anxious kids? Last September I wrote a post explaining high nurture/high structure parenting and I was reminded of something from Kalkidan’s early days in our family. Due to trauma, Kalkidan was extremely hypervigilant, she was always watching and listening, always in a state […]
What Is High Nurture/High Structure Parenting?
Dr. Karyn Purvis taught that high nurture and high structure must be balanced when parenting children. I was recently asked to explain what that means. I recently shared a quote by Dr. Karyn Purvis on a local foster parent group about the need for a balance of nurture and structure as we parent children from “hard […]
