Art of Raising Humans
5 Steps for Implementing "Time-ins"
Time-ins are an alternative to time-outs and focus on connection, emotional regulation, and resolving conflicts. Learn the 5 time-in steps!
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Art of Raising Humans
Sep 64 min read
Building Lifelong Friendships: Tips for Reducing Conflicts with Siblings
Parents can positively impact the amount of sibling conflict in the home with these 6 interventions.
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Art of Raising Humans
Aug 103 min read
The Secret Ingredient to Better Parenting: Self-Compassion
Self-compassion is the hidden catalyst that empowers parents to navigate the challenges of raising children!
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Art of Raising Humans
Aug 43 min read
20 Activities to Kick Off the School Year with Fun!
As the new school year approaches, why not kick things off with a dash of excitement and creativity with these 20 family activities? 🌟
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Art of Raising Humans
Jun 183 min read
Four Things to Keep in Mind When My Kid is Saying "No" and Not Following Directions
Ever wonder what is going on in your child/teen when they're not following directions? It can be so, so hard when we have asked our child...
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Kyle Wester, LPC
Mar 15, 20192 min read
Shame
Over the past 9 years, as I have tried to parent differently, I have noticed that the biggest impediment to parenting from love and not...
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Kyle Wester, LPC
Jan 16, 20193 min read
Mentoring Kids in the Digital Age
I remember when the internet and specifically Google came into the world (I feel so old saying that). There were many disagreements my...
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Kyle Wester, LPC
Nov 20, 20182 min read
Put gratitude into practice (this Thanksgiving)
During this Thanksgiving time with your family, I would encourage you to actually put gratitude into practice. There are so many...
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Kyle Wester, LPC
Aug 3, 20183 min read
Flexibility is for the birds, not for me?
Change is difficult for both children and adults. It brings about some level of anxiety because change, both small and big, can take us...
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Kyle Wester, LPC
Aug 2, 20183 min read
Parents: Prepare Yourself for School
As the beginning of the school year approaches, I find it is helpful to not only talk about how to prepare my child for the upcoming but...
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Kyle Wester, LPC
Aug 1, 20183 min read
Preparing Your Child for School
With school right around the corner, I thought it would be helpful to share some ideas I have gleaned from both teachers and counselors...
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Kyle Wester, LPC
Jul 30, 20183 min read
Shifting My Perspective Toward Connection
I hope all of you had the wonderful opportunity to set some time aside this past week to spend time with each of your children. I am a...
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Kyle Wester, LPC
May 11, 20183 min read
To Be Enjoyed or Not to Be Enjoyed
To be enjoyed or not to be enjoyed? That is the question many parents wrestle with when it comes to their children. There are days all...
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Kyle Wester, LPC
Dec 11, 20173 min read
The holidays can be a rushing headache or it can be a breathe of fresh pine.
“It’s not about where an adventure ends, cause that’s not what an adventure’s about. So anything that happens from here on out is a...
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Kyle Wester, LPC
Nov 20, 20173 min read
Thankful for what?
Thanksgiving is the time of year when many of us pause and take a moment to contemplate what we are grateful and thankful for in our...
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Kyle Wester, LPC
Oct 9, 20174 min read
What do I do with my disappointment?
In last week’s entry, I discussed the reaction parents sometimes feel when they are watching their children play sports or do almost any...
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Kyle Wester, LPC
Oct 1, 20173 min read
Identity: We have the power to shape our children's identities.
“When we are very little, we learn how to feel about ourselves and about life by the reactions of the adults around us.” – Louise Hay I...
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