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Learning Connected Parenting: How Long Does It Take?

November 19, 2020

I want to talk today about the length of time it can take to make changes when you’re first learning how to use connected parenting strategies–especially if you grew up in an authoritarian household, or you had a lot of disconnection or maybe trauma in your family background. Maybe you look around sometimes and compare …

Returning to School During a Pandemic: How to support your sensitive child

September 23, 2020September 23, 2020

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If your child or teen’s behaviour is unusual or more difficult recently as school is starting, instead of worrying about their behaviour, look for how the structures that usually keep them feeling safe have been disrupted. The new school year can be fraught with anxiety-producing situations for all kids, especially our sensitive kids. But this …