No, My Child Does NOT Have to Hug You and our Hi, Hug, Handshake and High Five system that empowers our kids to listen to their bodies but also learn to greet others. I remember my shy toddler telling me, "No kissing. I no kiss." When we first arrived in South America he was only 14 months. We lived on the school campus so we were constantly around what he considered strangers (for him anyone not in our family was a stranger). When greeted by our friends or co-workers he'd hide. As … [Read more...]
Teaching Our Kids Boundaries Series
"For anyone in a parenting or teaching role, helping children learn responsibility is a key issue. From temper tantrums and attitude problems, to drugs and sex, learning limits and becoming responsible is a major part of growing up. Kids who haven't learned these skills often struggle in: Relationships School Conduct Work Spirituality Morality As any parent knows, simply telling kids to "do the right thing" isn't enough And 'making them mind' is often futile. Boundaries With Kids helps … [Read more...]