by Cecilia Hilkey | parenting, tools
We asked a group of professionals what they struggle with, in their work with children. Can you relate to these too? Getting children to slow down and listen Not taking frustration, disappointment, and stress home at the end of the day Parent support…many...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | conflict, empathy, parenting
Recently we got an email from a parent who asked…. How do I respond with empathy when my child doesn’t do what I asked unless I get mad, answers me rudely by saying, “Fine!”, or is so angry that he puts his fists up to my face? As a compassionate parent, there are 3...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | conflict, parenting
Today we are talking about how to NOT yell at kids. Nobody wants to yell at their kids. And yelling is something many parents struggle with. Afterwards, you might feel shame, embarrassment, or regret. But. How. Do. You. Stop? We share 3 tools to stop yelling… We don’t...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | parenting
One of the things I love most about our work, is building relationships with people whom we’ve admired and who have helped us along the way. Dr. Shefali Tsabary is one of those people. Talking with Dr. Shefali is like swimming in a mountain lake–it’s crystal...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | parenting, research
When I was a kid my parents taught sexuality classes to engaged and married couples. During my high school years, I would come home, after an evening of babysitting or being with friends, to find my parents in the living room with a dozen young, eager looking couples...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | empathy, parenting
Last time we talked about how lying was an important developmental sign for children. (If you missed Part 1 about lying and brain development you can read it here.) While it’s reassuring to know that lying is a part of development, you may still be left with the...read more
