Pausing.

“Human freedom involves our capacity to pause, to choose the one response toward which we wish to throw our weight” – Rollow May Take a moment to reflect on the kind of experiences you have shared with your child. Some may be filled with absolute happiness, some may be filled with sadness, some may beContinue reading “Pausing.”

Comparison

When I was trying to figure out how to start this article, I looked for quotes that capture the essence of why comparing yourself or your child to other people works against you. Most of the quotes start off with you should never compare yourself … and the rest follows.  It seems tough and complicatedContinue reading “Comparison”

Effective Praise

Children are very observant and sensitive; a lot of their learning happens through observation. They take their time to understand and pick things up from their environment around them. They are able to understand a lot more than they can make sense of, for example: if a child can see that their mother is notContinue reading “Effective Praise”