Leadership has been discussed over and over again in the professional world, with many blogs, books, podcasts, and courses being dedicated to the subject. In contrast, very few people speak about the importance of being a leader in the parenting relationship. Leadership in the parenting relationship can be even more important than in the professional … Continue reading Leading versus Managing: Why parents need to bridge the gap
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!
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
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