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Kids Need All Their Feelings to Grow Up (free printable)

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...

Come, Follow Me: How to Become a Parent-Shepherd

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...

Understanding the Defiant Child

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...

When Your Preschooler Hits

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...