Should I let my child close their bedroom door?

Should I let my child close their bedroom door?

by | Dec 20, 2019 | Uncategorized

A common question from parents of young children is, “Should I let my child close their bedroom door?” or from parents of older teens, “My child wants a lock for their bedroom door, is this a good idea?” * Why does this matter? An optimal way to help your child learn...
Let it go

Let it go

by | Dec 15, 2019 | Uncategorized

It’s  a disservice to say “let it go” to loved ones or any “ones” who are  caught in a thought or behavior pattern or an addiction that is not  working for them. * “Let  it go” makes it sound easy, as if you’d get the same, immediate outcome ...
The Essentials of Shame, Part 3

The Essentials of Shame, Part 3

by | Jun 16, 2019 | Uncategorized

The Essentials of Shame, Part 3 In Part 1, we talked about why shame is chosen. In Part 2, we dove into how each parenting style affects the development of shame. What now? What if you carry shame from childhood, or can see that you say and do things that may be...
The Essentials of Shame Part 2

The Essentials of Shame Part 2

by | Mar 29, 2019 | Uncategorized

Click here to read Part 1. It’s useful to understand how and why shame is chosen when we are children. Once this is understood, shame can begin to be healed and released. For parents, this healing work helps them build a parenting style that minimizes the development...