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Posts Tagged ‘Respectful Parenting’

How to reconnect with your body – and your child

By Jen Lumanlan | February 12, 2021 | 0

Why do you explode over unfinished cereal or backtalk? Your oversized reactions aren’t about your child’s behavior. They’re about trauma living in your automatic response system. Here’s how to reconnect and respond differently.

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6 Causes of Parental Anxiety – Where does it come from, and what should we do about it?

By Jen Lumanlan | September 11, 2020 | 0
Composite image for the Your Parenting Mojo blog with the title of the episode on the foreground which reads 6 Causes of Parental Anxiety – Where does it come from, and what should we do about it? The logo of Your Parenting Mojo is on the lower right and an image of a distressed woman with her hands cupping her face on the background.

Why do most parents struggle with anxiety about their parenting? From unwanted opinions to media sensationalism, six major causes create constant self-doubt. Understanding these sources is the first step to finding relief.

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Want to stop playing Tug of War with your child?

By Jen Lumanlan | April 28, 2020 | 2

Tired of battles over shoes, teeth brushing, and bedtime? You’re playing tug-of-war with your child and digging deeper trenches. Here’s how to drop the rope and end the power struggles while still maintaining boundaries.

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The 4 best resilience-building strategies for children and adults

By Jen Lumanlan | February 17, 2020 | 0

Some people seem to bounce back from hard times effortlessly, while others struggle for years. What makes the difference? Research reveals four key factors that build resilience and they work for both children and adults.

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When a crying child is a sign of good parenting

By Jen Lumanlan | December 13, 2019 | 1
A father in a yellow t-shirt gently embraces and comforts a small child with curly hair who is wearing a light green shirt.

When my daughter melted down over a broken toy in the preschool parking lot, other parents might have thought I was failing. But sometimes a crying child means you’re doing something exactly right.

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