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1-2-3 Magic Book Review. The book that helped me learn how to deal with tantrums & defiance without yelling.

123 Magic: How to Agree on Raising and Disciplining Kids Back when Kim and I were foster parents, they trained us in the “123 Magic” method of child-rearing. The agency didn’t allow foster children to be spanked and offered us this alternative, which we learned a lot from! Kids Need Consequences There is a difference […]

Let’s chat about how to talk so kids listen and listen so kids will talk. Did you know that even the most well-behaved children can have selective hearing at times? If you have kids yourself…

A while back we did a post regarding managing difficult behavior in children. I talked about my struggles as a parent lately and how 1-2-3 Magic really helped put my family in a better place.

Does your child have BIG emotions? Here is a specific strategy for how to help kids express big feelings. Use these i-statements for kids.

Bedtime. The calmest, most peaceful time of day. You tell your drowsy little munchkins that it's time for bed and they all yell, "Yay!" They run off to get into their pajamas, brush their teeth, and crawl into bed. You tuck all your kiddos in, kiss them goodnight, and head for the door. Their little eyelids are slowly closing. Now, it's time for you to relax!It's not like this in your house? Actually, it's not like this in ANY house without some preparation, a plan, and some good old…

Messy House, Entitled Kids?Ever get the sense that your house is simply a dumping ground for all your kids' stuff? Ever have the impression that your children feel entitled to have you as their

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What are some ways to make memories and build a magical childhood without giving into the temptation to be too busy for down time.

Inside: The world tells us that good parents place a lot of demands on their children - it’s just part of being a good parent, they say. But depending on your child’s temperament, you might

Stressed? Try these 7 mindful and conscious parenting tips to simplify life and help you enjoy parenting! Stress reduction techniques included.

Positive parenting in the 21st century is different than when your parents raised you. These mindful parenting strategies will help you with conscious parenting in the 21st century.

If trying to co-parent with your high-conflict ex doesn’t spark joy for you, maybe it’s time to switch to parallel parenting. Here’s some tips on how to get started.

I was thrilled at the responses from the 1-2-3 Magic post I wrote the other day (click here to read). I really put a lot of my heart into that post because I want people

Childhood is magical all on its own. There is no need to really create childhood magic. Kids are the best at using their imaginations and creating fun kid ideas and kid activities all on their own. As parents, it's our responsibility to help foster that c

I love these important tips from @becoming_peaceful We need to make those moments special and help our children feel loved❤️ #lovelovelove…

What is Intuitive Parenting? In this article I want to talk about Intuitive parenting. Mothers learning to listen to their intuition again.