by Sharon Birn | Blog, Parenting Blog
“Co-parenting” is a term used to describe the parenting process when parents have either separated or divorced. The truth is, though, co-parenting occurs not only in that situation but when parents live together as well. When you stop to think about it,...
by Sharon Birn | Blog, Parenting Blog
How often do you give your child a compliment only to hear them negate it? For example, if you say, “that drawing is great!”, they retort with “no it’s not it stinks.” Or if they make an excellent shot in basketball, and you say, “nice shot,”...
by Sharon Birn | Blog, Parenting Blog
Many of us, including myself, are currently experiencing the need to increase our income, by cutting back. For many of us, the thought to cut back brings up frustration and anger. This certainly is understandable, but what if you look at cutting back in one area as a...
by Sharon Birn | Blog, Parenting Blog
*at first glance, this post may appear as a duplicate of my last one. while it looks similar, the differences here are very important. this is geared towards children with ADHD or anxiety. thank you!* How often do you as a parent become frustrated with your child’s...
by Sharon Birn | Blog, Parenting Blog
How often do you as a parent become frustrated with your child’s “selective hearing,” and not listening to you when you speak? How often have you given thought to the fact that to become an effective listener is a learned/developed skill? How would you like to be...