by Kim | Jun 30, 2019 | Empathy, Gentle Discipline
In a new Harvard study, researchers found that adults who recalled their parents as warm and caring flourished at significantly higher rates than those who had parents who were cold or negative. What is flourishing? The authors of the study defined flourishing as...
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 | Jan 28, 2019 | Empathy, Mercy, Radiant Faith
As they mature, kids begin to search for their personal mission and unique way of serving the Church. That path begins at home. In my last article, I explained how parents can mentor their kids in the works of mercy as part of everyday family life. When we practice...
by Kim | Oct 23, 2018 | Ages and Stages, Empathy, Gentle Discipline, Infants
“How good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell together as one.” Psalm 133:1 When I was eight months pregnant with my second child, my oldest child Aidan announced, “I don’t want a sister.” Now, why wouldn’t he want a sister? Why wouldn’t he want...
by Kim | Jul 9, 2018 | A Strong Marriage, Empathy
Every married couple has occasional disagreements. Sometimes disconnection is unavoidable – it’s just a part of living together with another human being. How long should the grass be cut? What’s a reasonable bedtime for a toddler? How long should...
by Kim | May 16, 2018 | Common Problems, Empathy, Gentle Discipline
When kids behave badly, it’s easy to focus solely on the behavior we don’t like. We want the behavior to stop as quickly as possible. However, the wisest parents I know try to understand why their child did what he did; they consider their child’s actions from his...
