by Kim | Jun 23, 2015 | Empathy, Gentle Discipline, Love
Here’s a good one. Intentional Catholic parents may be interested in this recent study (published in Psychology) about the benefits of “strength-based parenting”: “Children are more likely to use their strengths to effectively cope with minor...
by Kim | Mar 17, 2015 | Empathy, Gentle Discipline
Some new links and resources for your intentional Catholic parenting journey! BREASTFEEDING Extended breastfeeding linked to higher adult i.q. and earning ability. A 30 year study following 3500 newborns found that “longer duration of breastfeeding is linked...
by Kim | Oct 1, 2014 | Empathy, Gentle Discipline, ICP Basics
Intentional Basics 6 Things the Happiest Families Have in Common: Well, we could squabble about this list, but I found it interesting and a great reminder about the importance of respectful communication, and playing and eating together! Most interesting: passing...
by Kim | Jul 13, 2014 | 7 Building Blocks, A Strong Marriage, Empathy, Gentle Discipline, Love, Play
Here are some great links for encouraging us to live with generous love in our families: Love: Raising a Baby Well Is Like Climbing Mount Everest: Just like mountain climbing, wise parenting takes preparation, focus, and practice. Tiger Moms and Her Critics Are Both...
by Kim | Jan 7, 2014 | Empathy, Gentle Discipline
Links to resources and articles for living out the 7 Building Blocks to a Joyful Catholic Home. Here are some links for this week: Love Raising generous children: don’t force them to give. I found this article in Gwen Dewar’s “Top Ten Parenting...
by Kim | Dec 18, 2013 | Empathy, Gentle Discipline, Love, Radiant Faith
Each week (or so) I will publish links to resources and articles that might helpful in living out the 7 Building Blocks to a Joyful Catholic Home. Here are some links for this week: Love, Empathy, Gentle Discipline Bedtime for Toddlers: Timing Is Everything. ...
