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Unconditional Parenting: Chapter 5: Pushed to Succeed
BIG IDEAS Some parents are so focused on future success that the whole of the child’s present is consumed by it. (p. 75) Focus on success shifts learning from “What does this mean?” to “Do we need to...
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Talking with a Toddler about Feelings
Having a toddler has made me realize more and more about feelings. She has big feelings, and I have big feelings. The more real I try to be with my daughter, the more I find that we keep running into...
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Unconditional Parenting: Chapter 6: What Holds Us Back?
BIG IDEAS Why do people parent conditionally if it is not doing what parents think it is doing, if it is producing results parents aren’t intending? What we see and hear (pp. 94-97) What we believe...
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Carnival: Birthing and New Beginnings…and Better Mothering
Welcome to the first edition of the Authentic Parenting Blog Carnival, hosted by Authentic Parenting and Mudpiemama! In the month of January, we start afresh, a new year, new ideas. Hence, our...
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Unconditional Parenting: Chapter 7: Principles of Unconditional Parenting
MAIN POINT: Shift from asking “How do I get my child to do what I say” to asking “What does my child need and how can I meet those needs? (p. 118) BIG IDEAS There is no formula, so every...
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Tips for Encouraging Independent Play with Toddlers
How can I encourage my son to play independently more often? A simple question asked by a mama friend, but it sparked so many thoughts. I’m on this tandem nurturing journey, too, so I can only share...
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Unconditional Parenting: Chapter 8: Love without Strings Attached
Approaching (shifting to) Unconditionality (p. 141) Be mindful of parenting unconditionally, thinking and reflecting. Consider yourself on the other end of your words and actions. Would you feel loved...
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Unconditional Parenting: Chapter 9: Choices for Children
BIG IDEAS Autonomy: “a feeling that we are the initiators of much of what we do” The act of choosing is more important than the choices themselves. (169) Drawbacks of constricted autonomy (169)...
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Toddler and Tandem Babywearing
Since the birth of her brother, my 2.5 yo has been wanting to be babied (big surprise). I tandem nurse her and wear her, as does my husband, as much as possible. The babywearing has offered a sweet...
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Say “I’m Sorry”: Teaching Kids Good Manners
Well, actually, I figured out that it is not about “teaching kids to have good manners.” It’s not about teaching my child to say please when she wants something. It’s not about teaching my child to say...
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