Instead of asking
“Why is my child behaving like this?”
Try asking:
“What might be happening underneath this behavior?”

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Reflection: When was the last time you asked your child how they feel about school, beyond grades? Emotional well-being impacts learning more than we realize. 💭💙🎒
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The Value of Subtle Joy: Being Present Matters Most - Emberhart Discover the power of subtle joy and being present in the moment. Learn how encouraging children to engage in activities for their own sake, without seeking praise or approval, fosters genuine…

Are we teaching kids to love the activity—or just the praise it brings? Noticing without overpraising builds deeper motivation. Thoughts?
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Have you ever told a white lie… and wondered if it was the right thing to do?

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Noah Kahan on Sesame Street and Orville Peck on the Wiggles are both really bolstering my parenting journey. 🤠

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I wish parents would be more careful about posting their children publicly. You never know who’s watching, and kids deserve respect and privacy. #ParentingThoughts #PrivacyMatters #SocialMediaSafety #ProtectOurKids #LawAndOrderSVU

It’s got to be the jar… the juice is just his insides?

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I see the baby in the pink blanket and my first thought is "OMG those parents must be terrified that their kid is going to wake up and start screaming any minute." #parentingthoughts #SOTU

I've put together my daughter's puzzles more than she has. #parentingthoughts