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Secure attachment fosters emotional and social intelligence
Genevieve Simperingham, , Nurturing Babies, Understanding Peaceful Parenting, attachment, emotional intelligence, new baby, research, social intelligence, 0Attachment theory helps us understand the processes by which children form healthy secure emotional connections to their parents and...
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...
Peaceful Parenting Basic Principles
Genevieve Simperingham, , Understanding Peaceful Parenting, key principles, 2Recognition of children’s vulnerability to stress and trauma Parent is committed to minimizing stress for their child based on...
Should we enforce consequences?
Genevieve Simperingham, , Understanding Peaceful Parenting, enforced consequences, mistakes, teenager, 0I’m going to share a story of a pretty big upset that arose between my son and myself. A...
What does a child learn when they’re in Time Out?
Genevieve Simperingham, , Understanding Peaceful Parenting, aggression, alternatives to punishment, discipline, punishments, time in, time out, 0Time out is a popular approach that many parenting experts still advocate. But more and more parents are realizing...
The freedom to feel what one feels, rather than what one “should” feel
Genevieve Simperingham, , Respectful Communication, Understanding Peaceful Parenting, allowing feelings, emotional freedom, emotional support, feelings, 0The Five Freedoms: The famous family therapist Virginia Satir, affectionately known as the “Mother of Family Therapy” has given...
The benefits of spending quality one on one time with your child
Genevieve Simperingham, , PP Strategies & Tools, Understanding Peaceful Parenting, connection, play, quality time, repairing connection, special time, time in, 8Investing in regular quality time with your child, especially your child gets to lead the activities, can result in...
Peaceful Parenting Key Principles
Genevieve Simperingham, , Understanding Peaceful Parenting, communication, key principles, limits, philosophy, 0Peaceful Parenting to create a more peaceful world. Key Principles: The concepts and approaches that participants are presented in...
Reflections from mothers of grown up children
Genevieve Simperingham, , Understanding Peaceful Parenting, motherhood, reflections from mothers, 0If I had my child to raise all over again, I’d finger paint more, and point the finger less....
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