All parents become parents for the first time each time they welcome another child into their family. Unfortunately, we must learn as we go as best we can. We must learn how to parent from the beginning because your children are not the same as you and each child is
Continue readingLet’s give some attention today to parent-child bonding. We’ve already discussed some points that are critical to parenting success. Parent-child bonding would be at the top of the list. Let’s review: We must understand each other in order to have successful relationships. Bonding cannot be achieved by the parent. The
Continue readingWhat is your child’s temperament? Remember! Understanding is the key to parenting! And understanding has been very much under-rated! So is there a temperament “key”? The Temperament Key is YOUR Key! If you have not completed the InnerKinetics Child Temperament Key, please be sure to click on the link to
Continue readingWelcome to the new podcast, “I’m a Keeper — Living by Design.” In this first episode, Dr. Ray W. Lincoln lays the foundation for what will become an ongoing monthly conversation with you, the listener. In the first series, we’ll focus on parenting and how to truly understand your child
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When it comes to parenting, are you relationship-building or mess-making? If you’re like most of us, the answer is “both,” depending on the time of day. But you and your child are writing a story together. It’s a story about your relationship, full of challenging circumstances, unlikely heroes and surprise endings. As
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Let’s face it. There’s no way to avoid making a mess out of your parenting some of the time. But what about most of the time? Do you have a daily strategy? Mistakes are expected, but the most damaging ones can be avoided if you have a goal in mind
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by Janet Kellogg How often does your child give you “that look”? You know . . . the look that says, “Do you have any idea what you are doing right now?!” I often have to remind myself that whatever their ages, whatever my age, whatever parenting stage we are
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Perhaps you are feeling a bit “battle weary” as a parent. You feel pulled in many directions by the varying needs of each of your family members. Sibling rivalry is at the apex. Your child refuses to cooperate with you without your becoming a drill sergeant. And all you want
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