The Practice of Parenting
Reflections on the ordinary moments of family life: the choices, patterns, and practices that shape our relationships with our children and the people they are becoming.
The most recent reflection appears first.
When Your Child’s Feelings Become Yours
Our steadiness can be as important as our empathy.
What Are You Practicing?
The small things we repeat become something much bigger.
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When We Get It Wrong
Your child doesn't need you to get it right every time. They need to see what you do when you don't.
Let Them Be Unhappy
We can't make our children happy, but we can teach them not to fear difficult feelings.
Raise the Child You Have
Sometimes our expectations say as much about us as they do about our children.