In William Stixrud and Ned Johnson’s book, The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives, the authors
As an untigering mother and unschooler, I often criticize the coercive authoritarian parenting that I grew up with and practiced for many years. But to
Have you ever had a child ask you to impose rules? Usually, they’re chafing against the restrictions, pushing the limits, and begging for more freedom.
It’s you I like,It’s not the things you wear,It’s not the way you do your hairBut it’s you I likeThe way you are right now,The
There are several parenting styles that untigering parents should steer clear of: Authoritarian Parenting: No-Give Such parents are strict, demanding, inflexible and unresponsive to their
In my untigering journey, I have been so grateful to learn from wonderful advocates of gentle parenting—the researchers, doctors, parents, teachers, and writers who have
We’re often told that kids need consistency from parents. Follow through on consequences. Stick to the rules. Be predictable. But NoNo and KK recently made
“I love you, Mom,” one of my kids often says to me. Sweet, right? It should be something that warms a mother’s heart; something that
[Originally published on my old blog at https://ibelongyoubelong.wordpress.com/2016/05/16/the-naked-church-experiment/] I grew up in a traditional Asian household where attitudes towards our bodies were ones of
The dreaded phone call— The unexpected news you receive of an accident, a diagnosis, a death. I got one of those a few months ago.
