by Kim | Jun 3, 2020 | Aggression, Anxiety, Empathy, Featured Posts, Kim's Book, Play
I came across an article written by a Catholic author who argued, in essence, that we must avoid anger lest we find ourselves in the clutches of Satan. I’m not linking to the article, because I don’t want to start a “thing” with somebody who...
by Kim | Nov 28, 2019 | Aggression, Common Problems
“Like a shepherd he feeds his flock; in his arms he gathers the lambs, carrying them in his bosom, leading the ewes with care” (Is 40:11). One of our primary tasks as Catholic parents is to lead our children toward a maturing faith and a deepening relationship with...
by Kim | Nov 10, 2019 | Aggression, Common Problems, Featured Posts, Gentle Discipline, Teens, Toddlers
Let us not grow tired of doing good, for in due time we shall reap our harvest, if we do not give up. -Galatians 6:9 Do you have a child (or two) who digs in his heals sometimes and refuses to do what you ask? Maybe when you call him for dinner he ignores you, or when...
by Kim | Aug 11, 2019 | Ages and Stages, Aggression, Common Problems, Gentle Discipline, Preschoolers
Hitting is a common problem in the preschool years. Kids at this age are interested in playing with others, but they lack the emotional control and social skills necessary to handle their frustration very well. Catholic parents want to raise their children...
by Kim | Jul 23, 2019 | Aggression, Common Challenges Podcasts, Common Problems, Empathy, Featured podcast single episode for page, Gentle Discipline, Podcast Episodes
In my last show on tantrums in older kids, I introduced the concept of the alpha complex, which I learned about in this class at the Neufeld Institute. In this show, I explore the alpha complex further, fleshing out the 5 primary ways an alpha complex might manifest...
by Kim | Jun 21, 2019 | Aggression, Common Challenges Podcasts, Common Problems, Gentle Discipline, Podcast Episodes
Back in episodes 4 and 5 (I said 3 and 4 on the show – oops!), I talked about tantrums in toddlers and preschoolers; I explained why they have tantrums and how you can respond to them effectively. What about our bigger kids? Yep, big kids have tantrums, too!...
