by Chris Jones | Jun 21, 2024 | Discipline & Behavior, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
Soon after I had my first child, I remember passing a billboard with a baby sitting in a diaper that said “These don’t come with instructions.” At the time I only had the smallest idea of just how true that was. As parents our job is complex—how do we nurture...
by Chris Jones | Jun 17, 2024 | Gender Diversity, LGBTQ+, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
Lately, LGBTQ+ rights, especially for transgender youth, have been under serious attack. States are rolling out numerous new laws impacting everything from healthcare to sports participation for trans kids. At the same time, organizations like the American...
by Chris Jones | Jun 15, 2024 | Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Toddlers
There are many, many parenting books out there that espouse a myriad of strategies for getting children to do what we want them to do. I have read a lot of them. Many of them say very similar things but with a slightly different twist. I find the “Positive Discipline”...
by Chris Jones | May 27, 2024 | Leisure & Vacation, Parenting Tips
What’s that Porgy and Bess song “Summer time and the livin is easy”…? You may be thinking that certainly doesn’t describe my summer so far. Many parents are expecting with school out and the pressure of schedules and homework on the backburner their...
by Chris Jones | Mar 26, 2024 | Discipline & Behavior, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
When parents and children enter into a power struggle, two things happen. The thinking brain goes to sleep because apparently it is conflict-avoidant. And the emotional brain has to take over operations. Both people immediately stop listening to the other’s...
by Chris Jones | Mar 21, 2024 | Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
Is there such thing as a quarrel-free relationship? Not that we’re aware of. And with kids in the mix, it’s inevitable that sometimes arguments will happen in front of them. From a child’s point of view, it can be frightening when grownups are mad at...
by Chris Jones | Mar 8, 2024 | Discipline & Behavior, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
Stephanie Agnew, Assistant Director of Parents Place, offers tips for resolving conflicts between children. Learn more about how our parent coaching services can help your family. Conflict resolution and problem solving are two of the most important skills we can...
by Chris Jones | Jan 28, 2024 | Mental Health, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
The Power of Connection We raise our children to prepare them to ultimately stand on their own. But we also want them to understand that independent people often choose to share their lives with others. They make their own decisions and know that others’ ideas can...
by Chris Jones | Jan 28, 2024 | Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Raising Boys, Raising Girls, Toddlers
Let’s face it: All children and parents struggle with communication at some point. Some kids seem to have an almost infinite capacity to express their needs, share their experiences, and respond to those around them. Their behaviors and ways of relating and...
by Chris Jones | Dec 27, 2023 | Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
This year we challenge you to try something different. Instead of making New Year’s resolutions, make some New Year’s NON-resolutions! Here are five ideas that release you from the stress and struggle of trying to become the perfect parent. I will NOT feel...
