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A Positive Parenting Approach for Changing Kids’ Challenging Behaviors

April 14 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

This approach of analyzing what could be causing behaviors and the mindful/positive techniques for addressing them is WONDERFUL - love the free printable worksheet that's included too!

Image Credit: © Suzette Pauwels (text & graphic added) | 01.01.11 | CC by 2.0 As we all continue to deal with shelter-in-place, I thought it would be the perfect time to re-post a piece written by one of my blogging buddies, Amanda from Not Just Cute. She shares a wonderful method for dealing with problem behaviors in a positive and effective manner... And make sure you don't miss the extra-helpful printable for trying the techniques out in your home.   If you've been a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: C.A.R.E., changing kids behaviors, discipline, mindful parenting, parenting, positive discipline, positive parenting

How 5 Rings Are Going to Make Me a Better Mom this Year

January 30 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

How many of you resolved to yell less at your kids this year? Actually, let me amend that, to just be nicer to your kids? I ask because I've seen a whole lot of stuff going around the web lately about how to stop yelling. Apparently yelling is the new spanking for our generation. I get it. Yelling at your kids totally sucks. Even while you're doing it you are already regretting it, yet you can't seem to make it stop. Nobody wants to parent that way - for sure. But I'd bet that most of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: how to stop yelling at your kids, mindful parenting, parenting styles, positive parenting

Parenting: A “5 Rings To Stop Yelling Update”

January 22 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Have you taken the challenge for your kids yet?

Ok guys, it's been about a week now since my 5 rings arrived (check out these metal options and colorful silicon rings if you'd like to build a set of your own) - time for an update. (Before getting to that, if you'd like some background on this challenge go here for why we're doing this.) First, and probably most importantly, I'm still at it! One of the scariest things about committing (quite publicly) to doing something outside of your comfort zone is wondering if you can actually follow … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: how to stop yelling at your kids, mindful parenting, positive parenting, Stella & Dot

Parenting Hack: Mantras for Being a Mindful Mama

January 1 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Love #2!!

I mentioned last week that we'd be covering various "life hacks" this month in the areas of parenting, organization, meal planning and memory keeping... True to my word, today we're talking about mindfulness and it's role in parenting. Mindfulness is certainly a buzzword that gets tossed around quite a bit these days (it's even part of our own tagline - mindful living, effortless style). But what, exactly does it mean? According to Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of MBSR (mindfulness-based stress … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting, The grown ups (that's you!) Tagged With: how to be a calm parent, how to stop yelling at your kids, mindful parenting, parenting mantras

The One Question that Has Made Me a Better Mother

December 11 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

This is such a do-able and powerful idea.

Happy Friday friends! I wanted to pop in quickly and share with you a post I wrote this week for eHow's Mom Channel. It's a personal one for me and I really hope you like it - here's a preview: ...The perfectionist in me wants to slow down and make sure I do this parenting thing exactly right. But the kids, and their incessant growing, seem to have other ideas. In fact, I had the bone-chilling realization the other day that we’re already one-third of the way done raising our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: mindful parenting, mom guilt, parenting hacks, parenting tips, positive parenting

My Summer Mantra

June 22 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

"I will listen more, speak less, and remember I want my kids to feel heard so that they will continue to talk. I will remember I only have 13 summers left with all 3 of them. I will remember it doesn't have to be perfect... If we're late, or it rains, or someone gets sunburned and we only make it to see two of the animal exhibits in the entire zoo, it's OK because what my littles will remember most is not where we went or even what we did, but how I made them feel...." - the list goes on, love it all

Before critiquing, correcting, or criticizing I will ask myself, "Is this really an issue or is it just annoying me?" (Endless potty jokes - I'm looking at you.)   I will remember when they're cackling like deranged maniacs instead of eating their lunch (despite being asked to sit still and chew no less than 37 times) that one of my biggest dreams in life was a house full of giggling, joyful, healthy kids.   When they ask to do something that is messy, time-consuming, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: having a mindful summer, mindful parenting, positive parenting, summer of yes

How to Really Love a Child

August 1 by Kaley

How to Really Love a Child

Kaley is back today with a post that fits so nicely with our recent book club discussion on becoming a more mindful parent.  The sentiment behind this poem is such a great reminder of the parent I'm striving to be...   How do you love a child?  We read books on how to feed your child, how to discipline them, how to talk to them, and how to get them to sleep.  But doesn't loving a child just come naturally?  Do we really need direction when it comes to loving our children? We all love … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kaley, Parenting Tagged With: kid printables, kid quotes, mindful parenting, parenting quotes, parenting with presence

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