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Category Archives: Parenting

5 Ways to Connect With Your Family Today

As my kids grow, moments to connect with my family are becoming more limited. So I’m trying not to miss little opportunities for connection when they arise.

Posted byJessica Speer, AuthorApril 9, 2019July 23, 2020Posted inParentingTags:Children (4-8), Healthy Family Communication, Nurturing Connection, Teens (13+), Tweens (9-12)1 Comment on 5 Ways to Connect With Your Family Today

The Wholehearted Parenting Manifesto

There are so many things I love about this Parenting Manifesto by Brene Brown. I’ve read this to my kids and they love it too. Thank you Brene for sharing this beautiful reminder of the path to deeper connection and joy!

Posted byJessica Speer, AuthorApril 2, 2019July 23, 2020Posted inParentingTags:Brene Brown, Healthy Family Communication, Nurturing ConnectionLeave a comment on The Wholehearted Parenting Manifesto

Helping Children Learn to Work Through Anger in Healthy Ways

Big emotions like anger are uncomfortable for kids and adults. This article shares ways to help kids learn to manage anger in healthy ways.

Posted byJessica Speer, AuthorMarch 12, 2019July 23, 2020Posted inParentingTags:Anger Management for Kids, Children (4-8), Emotion Coaching, Social Emotional Skills, temper tantrums2 Comments on Helping Children Learn to Work Through Anger in Healthy Ways

What if Parenting is Really About Our Personal Growth?

What if a key point of parenting is personal growth? Being more connected and loving to ourselves and to those around us.

Posted byJessica Speer, AuthorFebruary 27, 2019July 24, 2020Posted inParentingTags:Healthy Family Communication, Nurturing ConnectionLeave a comment on What if Parenting is Really About Our Personal Growth?

Six Tips: How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex

When should parents talk to their kids about sex? What should they say? Is there a way to make these conversations less awkward?

Posted byJessica Speer, AuthorFebruary 13, 2019July 30, 2020Posted inParentingTags:Children (4-8), Healthy Family Communication, Teaching Kids About Consent, Tweens (9-12)Leave a comment on Six Tips: How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex

Family Balance (And Rules) for Kids and Phones

What is the right age for kids to get a phone? What rules should be in place? This article includes healthy habits to put in place right from the start.

Posted byJessica Speer, AuthorJanuary 31, 2019July 24, 2020Posted inParentingTags:Healthy Family Communication, Screen Time, Tweens (9-12)1 Comment on Family Balance (And Rules) for Kids and Phones

“I Statements” Change the Whole Conversation

The words we choose can make matters a lot better or a lot worse. “I Statements” take practice, but improve relationships our whole lives.

Posted byJessica Speer, AuthorJanuary 16, 2019July 27, 2020Posted inParentingTags:Healthy Family Communication, Nurturing Connection, Social Emotional Skills7 Comments on “I Statements” Change the Whole Conversation

“Do the people you care about love you back?” – Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett was recently asked about how he measures success. He responded, “Do the people you care about love your back?”

Posted byJessica Speer, AuthorJanuary 9, 2019July 27, 2020Posted inParentingTags:Healthy Family Communication, Nurturing ConnectionLeave a comment on “Do the people you care about love you back?” – Warren Buffett

Teaching Kids About Consent and Superheroes

How do parents teach their kids about consent? What words should we use? What age should we start having these conversations?

Posted byJessica Speer, AuthorJanuary 5, 2019July 27, 2020Posted inParentingTags:Children (4-8), Teaching Kids About Consent, Tweens (9-12)2 Comments on Teaching Kids About Consent and Superheroes

What are Your Intentions for the New Year?

Instead of setting resolutions, how about setting intentions for the new year instead? A few years ago, my family started a New Year’s Intention Jar.

Posted byJessica Speer, AuthorDecember 13, 2018July 27, 2020Posted inParentingTags:Nurturing Connection4 Comments on What are Your Intentions for the New Year?

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