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Nothing Else Matters- The Gift of RIE
It’s one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, and I didn’t choose it so much as it chose me. All I had to do was say yes. It’s like looking into a mirror. There’s no arguing with the reflection....
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When Technology Brings Us Together
Technology. It’s a double edged sword. There are ways we can use it that can distract us and create distance, and there are ways we can use it that can bring us closer together, enrich our lives, and...
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Help! My Daughter Is Out of Control
“My daughter is out of control, and I don’t know what to do. She screams and screams, and there’s no way to stop her. There’s no talking with her, no reasoning with her, no bribing her, no distracting...
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Home at Last!
I am thrilled to announce that R. came home to her family on November 29. 2012. I think she’s as happy to be home as we are to have her here with us. A quote that sums up some of my feelings about...
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Take a CALMS Approach to Your Crying Baby
Is The “Happiest Baby On The Block” the Most Oppressed? Why I’m Not A Fan of the “5S” Method Of Calming Crying Babies, continues to generate a lot of interest and (sometimes) heated discussion,...
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“Trust your baby’s competence: she wants to do things for herself, and she can do things for herself. You also know that your child does need help, but try to provide just that little amount of help...
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On Our Way, With a Little Help From Our Friends (A Christmas Miracle)
As many of you know, I am in the (very long, painfully slow) process of adopting my niece R from the foster care system, and to that end, I have been required to remain in the state of Florida...
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The Cat in the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party!
(With thanks to Janet Lansbury for the title!) I actually took this picture of R’s play space about three weeks ago, but it seemed appropriate to post here, today. R had been playing, and then went...
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No Ifs, Ands, or Buts: Setting Limits With Empathy
Calmly setting and holding to necessary limits can be trying for parents, especially in the face of a toddler’s strong feelings of displeasure or upset. One of the most frequent questions I receive...
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The Gift in Slowing Down to a Child’s Pace
Tabitha writes, “I wanted to share an experience from my family’s first vacation. I just returned form a two-week stay in Mexico with my husband and 15 month old daughter. The first week was shared...
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Entering Into A Conversation With Your Baby
“What are some things to say to a baby when he is upset for no clear reason (fresh diaper, fed, not too cold/warm, not tired, etc)? My husband and I have gotten into the habit of saying ‘You’re OK’ to...
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Meditation on Motherhood
My girl is adopted. She is my biological niece, and my daughter. We are four and a half years into our relationship together. I unexpectedly became her mother at the age of forty nine years old,...
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Respectful Parenting Symposium With Janet Lansbury
I am so excited and honored to be teaming up with Janet Lansbury to offer an afternoon question and answer symposium in Santa Cruz, CA , on October 7, 2017. I hope some of you will be able to join us....
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A Message From My Daughter –“All Adults Should Know…”
It’s been a long time since I’ve written a post. My “baby” is now eight years old, and she inspired this post. I am sharing a recent conversation we had, with her permission, “because all adults should...
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