by Kim | Sep 15, 2019 | Anxiety, Common Problems, Empathy, Gentle Discipline
Many of us have kids who are anxious. We wonder whether it’s a problem. Being worried occasionally is a normal part of childhood (and adulthood). Kids feel nervous about the first day of school, they fear their friend won’t like them, they worry about their dog dying....
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!...
by Kim | Feb 24, 2019 | Anxiety, Common Problems, Empathy, Gentle Discipline
My 13-year-old son, Dominic, is very sensitive to sensory stimulation. He’s been like this since he was born. People called him a “serious baby.” He’s the kid who starts to wither in arcades because of the loud noises and bright, flickering lights....
by Kim | Nov 11, 2018 | Aggression, Common Challenges Podcasts, Common Problems, Gentle Discipline, Podcast Episodes, Toddlers
In my last podcast episode, I explained the causes of tantrums in toddlers and young preschoolers; you can avoid some tantrums by avoiding common triggers. I also explained that you can’t actually avoid all tantrums, because kids commonly tantrum when they are...
