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 | Jan 20, 2015 | Gentle Discipline, ICP Basics
ICP BASICS Sleep Deprivation and Teenagers by Dr. Frances Jensen. Okay, now I finally understand why my teenager hangs around in the family room when he’s supposed to be going to bed, but then acts like he has a hangover in the morning. “One reason is...
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 | May 2, 2014 | Gentle Discipline, Love, Uncategorized
“Only someone who has encountered mercy, who has been caressed by the tenderness of mercy, is happy and comfortable with the Lord.” Pope Francis
by Kim | Mar 18, 2014 | Gentle Discipline, Love, Play
Links to resources and articles for living out the 7 Building Blocks to a Joyful Catholic Home. Here are some links for this week: Gentle Discipline 2 great links about teens! Jobs: Why Teenagers Don’t Do Chores and How to Use Follow-Through: 4 steps to...