03/18/2022
How can you fill your child’s cup (or bucket) today?
Filling a child's cup doesn't require 1:1 time or hours of
undivided attention. Simply being present with them,
seeing them, hearing them, acknowledging them-
that's connection.
When we can tune out the distractions for a bit and
just be with our kids, we can connect. We can fill
their cups and make them feel SEEN.
✨Acknowledge their acts of kindness.
✨Connect with them during the hard moments.
✨Let them know you see their process and progress,
not just the finished product.
Challenge for the day- acknowledge your kiddo
intentionally once today. Let's fill some cups
today🧡
05/21/2020
Tip Tuesdays
PDF of visual posted at www.AffinityConsulting.info
Alright parents, there have been a lot of on-line 'tips' for eveyone as we stay at home. We talk a lot about the behaviour of the kids but let's take a moment and talk about yours....
Some of you may be ready for a little check in, so I made you a chart. That's right a chart for the parents! It's a check in to remind you that your kids take their lead from you. Just like we help the kids track what they are doing here is one for you. You can put whatever is important to you on your list. Writing it down and posting it will help you remember it in the moment when you are not at your best, cause you are human and trying to navigate this new reality.
05/06/2020
This is something I struggle with, and always need to keep in mind.
12/03/2018
http://findingjoy.net/why-being-mom-is-enough/ #.XASLxxZOmEd
why being a mom is enough.
They don't see you stand in the bathroom and gather your resolve every morning. They don't see those of you who mother alone without much support. They don't see the trips to the car back and forth and back and forth. They don't see you counting to ten a dozen times before noon. They don't see you l...
11/12/2018
“My goal is for children, all people in fact, is that their behavior be intrinsically motivated, and you simply can’t teach that through punishments or rewards.”
-Tom Hobson
🌻Respect for the Individual (Sunflower pillar)
✭ Join The Sunflower Circle: http://qoo.ly/tc5ex
10/05/2018
Before I realised how important for a child’s mental health and self-worth it is to have their feelings valued.
I was guilty of rushing them through them because of my discomfort or because I was busy.
They receive powerful messages when we show them their feelings matter.
03/09/2018
Whining can be really annoying! Unless, we understand the reason/need behind it. You see, whining is a win because it’s progression from a tantrum...it’s a sign of maturity in young children.
Read how to a help a child progress from a whine!
—-> http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/07/24/why-whining-is-a-win-2/
L.R. Knost 💖
03/01/2018
Do you hear yourself saying the same few phrases over and over? Here are a few suggestions to mix things up. Kids don’t like to be told the same thing.
I would like to add to the list - when a child is crying, say, “what are you trying to tell me (or sister, etc.)
20 phrases to use when your child isn’t listening
6. “We are on cheetah time today and need to move fast!”
07/22/2017
Learn about The Continuum Concept: http://amzn.to/1lkNCnm
06/28/2017
Your Child is Human, Too: https://www.mother.ly/child/your-child-is-human-too
Positive Parenting: Toddlers and Beyond
Motherly
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