Tag Archives: emotions

Sitting in the Mire – The slow, steady path back from parenting mistakes

Posted on April 15, 2018 by thesamemountain

Whether you have trained in Emotion Coaching, Circle of Security, or Triple P, almost all parenting approaches include the importance of soothing and validating emotions before moving into problem solving – and indeed, children are excellent at solving their own … Continue reading →

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Resources and Recommendations for Separating and Separated Parents

Posted on February 22, 2018 by thesamemountain

There are many decisions to make and negotiations to step through with someone you used to love and now have different (and possibly many) feelings towards. Be gentle and kind with yourself in this process. Here are my top recommendations to parents navigating the aftermath of separation. Continue reading →

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Give up on Happiness

Posted on August 17, 2017 by thesamemountain

It’s early morning and Toothless is distressed. “There are THREE mornings I have to go to school early.  I don’t want to!” he tells me. I’m not a morning person either – he has a sympathetic ear with me. I … Continue reading →

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