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It works, it just doesn’t have the same goals as coercive parenting (CP).
If your goal is obedience, then it might feel like RP doesn’t “work.” You might be trying to use a RP method to achieve a CP goal.
Your methods may be aligned with Responsive Parenting but are your goals also aligned? I find it’s really hard to do one without having the other. Same a...
Is counting to 3 a responsive strategy? I think a lot of people will feel defensive about this, as it is such a common strategy. However, the focus is on obedience. It is responsive to the parents need for the child to obey their command. It may feel as though you are giving them the time they need to listen to what you want them to do but during those three seconds, what is ...
Excerpt from Finding Your Calm: A Responsive Parent’s Guide to Self-Regulation and Co-Regulation
Parent guilt is something we almost assume comes with the job of parenting. I, myself, have said to other parents “as you know, the baby comes out with a big side of guilt.” I said this be...
You don’t have to buy toys to play and have fun. In fact, some of the most creative play happens without toys. These are some of my favourite non-toy gift ideas for kids. A lot of items are under $20 and many make good stocking stuffers too.
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Many teens feel misunderstood. Parents will say “I do understand them! I empathize, I listen, I try to let them make choices, I show them I love them, still I am met with attitude. What do they want?”
The questions is… what do you want? What are your expectations of them? Often we are seeking reciprocity in our relationships with our children.
Teens are ...