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Meg Rodney replied to the topic Stress relief for parents download in the forum eCourse Participants 4 years, 6 months ago
Hi Nicola and Sophie. I don’t know the answer, but I’ve put the question to Gen and Tabitha. They will be getting back to you with an answer on how to do it. Thank you for your patience!
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Meg Rodney started the topic Step by Step ecourse Module 1 Welcome! in the forum eCourse Participants 4 years, 6 months ago
Welcome, everyone! Some of you may have moved on to module 2, but I know others are still working through the first module. Whatever pace you are taking, we are glad you are here, joining us for this live round of the step by step ecourse. This ecourse is yours to explore and experience at your own pace. You may find certain things really speak to…[Read more]
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Kelly Nelson and Meg Rodney are now friends 4 years, 7 months ago
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Meg Rodney replied to the topic Seperation anxiety in older children in the forum General forum for peaceful parenting related questions and discussions 4 years, 7 months ago
In your shoes, I would not insist my daughter do this sleepover if she is clearly stating that she does not feel comfortable. There is something about sleepovers that is bringing up anxiety for her, and I would help her through that instead. Coincidentally, I was just journaling about my own anxiety as a child related to camps. I always felt like…[Read more]
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Meg Rodney replied to the topic Medical anxiety/trauma support for my nearly 9 year old in the forum General forum for peaceful parenting related questions and discussions 4 years, 7 months ago
Such a tough situation. So hard to balance respecting his boundaries when there is a health issue. As you’ve alluded to, he needs to work through those feelings he has about the medical trauma.
I’m wondering if it might be helpful to backtrack to the original trauma and help release some of the tension related to that. At 9, I think that it cou…[Read more]
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Meg Rodney replied to the topic Starting Kindy? in the forum General forum for peaceful parenting related questions and discussions 4 years, 7 months ago
I imagine opinions will run the spectrum from some feeling it is very valuable and important to others thinking it unnecessary and not aligned with what they want for their family.
I am in the US, and kindergarten starts at age 5 here, though there are many families who put their kiddos in preschool at 3 or 4. There has been a shift toward…[Read more]
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Meg Rodney replied to the topic Subconscious Boundary Testing? in the forum General forum for peaceful parenting related questions and discussions 4 years, 7 months ago
Yes! I do believe that happens from time to time. So, if you notice a kiddo seems to be pushing up against every little boundary, you will know that an offloading of big feelings is on the horizon. When you notice that pushing up against boundaries, you can try to get in some physical play (especially power reversal) to facilitate some big belly…[Read more]
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Meg Rodney replied to the topic Introduce yourself in the forum eCourse Participants 4 years, 8 months ago
Welcome, Mara. We are glad that you are here. It is so good that you are so tuned in to your little one and understand that she is having a hard time. There are such great resources throughout this website, and we are happy to help if you have any questions. We look forward to having you here 😊
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Meg Rodney replied to the topic LOUD upsets! in the forum General forum for peaceful parenting related questions and discussions 4 years, 8 months ago
Hi Nicola – I hear that the volume of your boy’s upsets (regardless of size) are triggering for you. I’m guessing that your feeling drained is due to how hard you are having to work to not lose it yourself. That underlying anxiety is your body’s way of letting you know that there is something that needs a bit more attention, some old hurt that…[Read more]
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Meg Rodney replied to the topic Homeschooling in the forum General forum for peaceful parenting related questions and discussions 4 years, 9 months ago
Hi Nicola,
My boys are 16 and 12, and we have homeschooled from the get-go. Our main reason for homeschooling originally was for the boys to develop a life long love of learning, and homeschooling seemed the best avenue for cultivating that.
Over time, the reasons for homeschooling have become more numerous – from getting to spend more time…[Read more]
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Meg Rodney replied to the topic So many melt downs! in the forum General forum for peaceful parenting related questions and discussions 4 years, 9 months ago
Oh, Maree! This is all so intense, isn’t it? It sounds like you have a great understanding of the concept of those big feelings needing to be offloaded and that the tears are a big part of that. And you have such great insight to why your sweet one might be having these meltdowns.
Genevieve discussed all the things that came to my mind, e…[Read more]
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Meg Rodney replied to the topic 10 Day Peaceful Parent Challenge in the forum General forum for peaceful parenting related questions and discussions 4 years, 9 months ago
@shannonb – so good to take the time to acknowledge and appreciate ourselves! And even bigger to be able to feel how nice that is. I hope you are able to make it a habit (I’m hoping to make it a habit myself!).
@peacefulparent – I need to treat myself more like I treat my kids, too – to be able to see the good efforts and appreciate all I do (or…[Read more]
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Meg Rodney replied to the topic Introduce yourself in the forum General forum for peaceful parenting related questions and discussions 4 years, 9 months ago
@tashatreetops – Welcome, Tasha! I missed this intro post, too! It is so good to have you here, and wonderful that you and your spouse are on the same page. Your kiddos are fortunate to have two people dedicated to parenting from the heart.
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Meg Rodney replied to the topic members favourite fun games in the forum General forum for peaceful parenting related questions and discussions 4 years, 10 months ago
I tend to do verbal play – doing a funny voice/accent, asking an absurd question, engaging in banter.
I know people who love to engage in the clumsy/inept chase, where the parent playfully says they are going to ‘get’ the kiddo and they begin to chase but just before reaching the kiddo, they miss or trip with an exaggerated fall.
If you are…[Read more]
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Meg Rodney replied to the topic kids being unkind to friends in the forum General forum for peaceful parenting related questions and discussions 4 years, 11 months ago
If you reflect on how unkindness was handled when you were a child and nothing is coming up for you, that’s okay. Instead, just reflect on what you are feeling right now. When you hear that your daughter has been unkind, what are you physically feeling? Acknowledge the increased heart rate or tightening of muscles or flushing of your face – w…[Read more]
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Meg Rodney replied to the topic kids being unkind to friends in the forum General forum for peaceful parenting related questions and discussions 4 years, 11 months ago
Hi Libby. It is so hard when our kids are unkind, isn’t it? I remember having a sort of panicky feeling when my oldest went through a time of being unkind. I had so much worry about it.
It can be helpful to first explore what the unkindness is bringing up for you because your fears and worries can interfere with your ability to completely e…[Read more]
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Meg Rodney replied to the topic Dealing with negative self talk in the forum General forum for peaceful parenting related questions and discussions 4 years, 11 months ago
I think you are right that the uptick in anger actually indicates that a nerve is touched and the big feelings have a safe place to be expressed.
It sounds like he would benefit from silence more than the continued empathic words. I know that is how it is for one of my sons. My oldest seems to need the words, but my youngest needs silence. For…[Read more]
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Meg Rodney replied to the topic Dealing with negative self talk in the forum General forum for peaceful parenting related questions and discussions 4 years, 11 months ago
Oh, how hard it must be to hear him with the negative self talk! And what a hard time he is having with disappointment!
First, it makes sense that your loving presence was the safe place for those emotions to bubble over, and it also makes sense that the limit about staying at school gave opportunity for further release.
Next, if the negative…[Read more]
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Meg Rodney replied to the topic Holiday stresses in the forum General forum for peaceful parenting related questions and discussions 5 years ago
Hi Nicola – Such a hard situation! So frustrating when you work so hard to plan ahead, give heads up on when leaving, and also empathizing, yet your kiddo still has a meltdown! I love that you are looking for ideas to help him and hear how you also have concerns for the others. It can be so hard to balance everyone’s needs, eh?
Tabitha covered a…[Read more]
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Meg Rodney replied to the topic Introduce yourself in the forum General forum for peaceful parenting related questions and discussions 5 years ago
Welcome, @nicola. We are glad you are here. 😊
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