Recently, in a Coffee with the Coach chat with parents in the ThinkerKid community, a mommy asked about screen time. During the lockdown period, where schools and outside activity ground to a halt in order to flatten the COVID-19 curve, many parents continued working while trying to manage without the assistance of childcare. Naturally, this … Continue reading Screen time Post Lockdown: No-drama Reduction
Imagine yourself in a magical wonderland where everything is open to you and nothing is off limits. You can touch, poke, prod without anyone stopping you. The one caveat here is that you never know if what you are doing is safe, or what the outcome will be, because there are no boundaries. Photo by … Continue reading How to set boundaries (respectfully) … and keep them!
Frustration. We have all been there. Explore some of the pressures we feel when managing our little kids and some sure-fire ways to feel better quickly!
Imagine driving a high-powered vehicle with the on-board computer not quite responding quickly enough. You know where you want to go, and how quickly you want to get there, but the warning lights, brake system and steering control are not quite up to scratch. Risky, right? It is not your fault, or the car’s. It … Continue reading Talking to Teens: How to discipline effectively
This time during lockdown can be especially challenging. We are not only dealing with the pressures of working from home while home-schooling or caring for our little ones full-time, but also with the health and economic worries. While we are with our younglings 24/7 over the next couple of weeks, let’s explore and change some … Continue reading Calm Amid Corona: A crash course in Mindful Parenting #2
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