Intrinsic motivation versus manufactured motivation Like many of us, I passionately believe that children need and deserve to feel...
Archive for category: Respectful Communication
Separation anxiety – parents separated
Genevieve Simperingham, , Respectful Communication, overwhelm, self-care, self-healing, 0If you have moments of complete overwhelm and wonder what you can do, be reassured you are not alone....
Is it even possible to peacefully navigate conflicts? Most of us grew up in families where conflicts were...
Family Traditions
Oisin Simperingham, , PP Strategies & Tools, Respectful Communication, birthday, habits, rituals, routines, 0Originally published in The Natural Parent Magazine The importance of family traditions. Family rituals and traditions bring us together;...
The difference between natural or imposed consequences
Genevieve Simperingham, , Respectful Communication, 2What’s the difference between imposing a consequence and a natural consequence? So this is a question that comes up...
When your child won’t take “no” for an answer
Genevieve Simperingham, , Healthy Boundaries, Parent's anger and frustration, Respectful Communication, 1First published in The Natural Parent Magazine. Does it sometimes feel like life would be a lot easier if...
If you want your teenager to be patient, reasonable, and understanding …
Genevieve Simperingham, , Respectful Communication, cell phone, emotional intelligence, entitlement, iphone, teenagers, teens, 3One night I was saying goodnight to DD (13 at the time) when she started telling me about all...
Tread gently when correcting your child
Genevieve Simperingham, , Respectful Communication, boundaries, chores, discipline, i statements, limits, parental frustration, requests, 6Parents work hard to help their child become aware of what’s socially appropriate and inappropriate, what they’re allowed to...
Moving from conflict to deeper understanding and trust
Genevieve Simperingham, , Respectful Communication, Understanding Peaceful Parenting, conflict resolution, moving away from consequences, partner relationships, problem solving, relationship, 0The following perspective change can help to transform conflicts into positive learning experiences. These two different approaches can relate...
The value of allowing your children to complain
Genevieve Simperingham, , Respectful Communication, allowing feelings, complaining, emotional support, 3Children who feel safe to be honest about their whole range of thoughts and feelings tend to generally feel...
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