The Most Powerful Thing You Can Do As A Parent Is Simply "Show Up"

Maybe it takes a village to raise a child, but not just a village. It also requires at least one person to take the lead and show up consistently. That’s the key finding from decades of child-rearing science. Of course it’s good to have a strong… ... See more

Just Say No to Judgment: How Judging Parents Actually Leads to Worse, Not Better, Outcomes for Kids

"The message to parents—don’t fear the judgers. Don’t give them power by allowing them to influence how you respond to your children. Tune them out and stay focused on what your child is struggling with and what she needs from you to cope. Trust yourself: You know your child and what she needs when she’s having a hard time. It’s not your job to please the judgers, it’s your job to raise a child who can cope with life’s frustrations and disappointments, and who knows you have her back."

https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/1716-just-say-no-to-judgment-how-judging-parents-actually-leads-to-worse-not-better-outcomes-for-kids?te=1&nl=nyt-parenting&emc=edit_ptg_20191225?campaign_id=118&instance_id=14768&segment_id=19866&user_id=8a11f79e1ad8827c0b5db33157c55657®i_id=6040957620191225 ... See more

Almost all parents feel judged, almost all the time. Our Tuning In survey showed that nearly 9 in 10 parents across the board feel judged (90% moms and 85% dads), and almost half say they feel judged all the time or nearly all the time (46% moms; 45% dads). ... See more

Reflections

Photos from RIE Bred's post

When you clean up after class and find this! 😁😁 definitely a parent playing with the scarf and curlers.

My steps were missing. Found it in the art room. 🙁😊 Not sure whether to laugh or cry....Noah’s Ark....

The Fewer Toys Children Have, The More They Play - Raised Good

I know I sound like a broken record...

https://raisedgood.com/toys-children-less-play/?fbclid=IwAR0tMyZMDFWPBX5qo1jalmon0yghtj_xgdthmLjawgDxVgw-5bNgZdTLmv4

We're lead to be believe that if a little is good, then more is better. But, the irony is when it comes to toys, the fewer kids have the more they play.

Do You Need Expert Advice on Being a Grandparent?

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/21/well/family/grandparent-workshops.html?fallback=false&recId=584341377&locked=0&geoContinent=NA&geoRegion=FL&recAlloc=control&geoCountry=US&blockId=discovery-automated&imp_id=830951737&action=click&module=Science%20%20Technology&pgtype=Homepage ... See more

While grandparenting may feel familiar, it is a whole different gig. But there are workshops and classes to help.