Every Day Is Labor Day!

Confidence, Build ConnectionsElisabeth StittOctober 22, 2016independence, Montessori, confidence, creativity, communicaiton, parenting plan, connection

Monstrous Meltdowns at the Market

Build Connections, Communication, Confidence, ConsistencyElisabeth StittOctober 20, 2016communication confidence connection parenting plan parenting is hard parenting is hard!Comment

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY KINDERGARTENER IS OUT OF CONTROL AT SCHOOL?

Build Connections, Confidence, Consistency, ParentingElisabeth StittOctober 12, 2016discipline, anxiety, over stimulaiton, tantrums, control, connectionComment

My #1 Tip for Helping with College Admissions Essays (The younger your child, the more you need this!)

was an English teacher for 25 years and worked as a writing tutor on the side, often helping kids with their college app, including my own three children. That experience has given me my own perspective on the college admissions essay process.

Confidence, Effective Consequences, Independence, Letting go, Parent as teacher, Parenting, TrustElisabeth StittOctober 6, 2016College admissions, expereince, independence, life skills, failureComment

Tips for Getting Kids to Sleep and to Stay Asleep

Consistency, Confidence, Independence, Letting go, ParentingElisabeth StittSeptember 8, 2016consistency, parenting is hard, sleep, toddlersComment

Middle School: the Time for Parents to Step Away or Not?

Build Connections, Communication, Confidence, Letting go, ParentingElisabeth StittAugust 28, 2016connection, independence, school, Middle schoolComment

5 Skills to Focus on This School Year

Communication, Confidence, Independence, Letting go, Parenting, TrustElisabeth StittAugust 15, 2016life skills, responsibility, reflection, Conversation, consequences, resiliency, independence, feelingsComment

Do You Have a Case of the Middle School Mom Blues?

How to Help Your Kid When Being Bullied at School

Communication, ConfidenceElisabeth StittMay 25, 2016communication, Conversation, Choosing your battles, school, conflict resolutionComment

Is Your Middle School Kid Still Blaming Others When Things Go Wrong?

Confidence, Independence, Parenting, Parenting stylesElisabeth StittMay 9, 2016blame, growth mindset, metacognition, support, training, critical thinkingComment

The Confidence Game: What It Takes to Empower Parents

Build Connections, Community, Confidence, Consistency, Parenting, Parenting styles, TrustElisabeth StittMarch 4, 2016confidence, connection, consistency, empathy, parenting is hard, parenting village, Parenting as a Second LangugaeComment

Some Final Words on Becoming a Consistent Parent

Build Connections, Communication, Confidence, Consistency, ParentingElisabeth StittJanuary 29, 2016consistencyComment

Making Pancakes: Teaching Independence from Toddlerhood

Build Connections, Confidence, Parenting, IndependenceElisabeth StittDecember 5, 2015independence, life skills, self advocacy, responsibility, connectionComment

Setting Your Kids Free by Teaching Them a Love of Learning

Communication, Confidence, TrustElisabeth StittNovember 9, 2015Long view, life skills, parenting styles, parenting along side, communicaitonComment

Mining for Gold

Confidence, Communication, Build Connections, Trust, Parenting stylesElisabeth StittNovember 2, 2015celebration, communication, parenting along side, parenting planComment

HOW TO GET THEM UP AND OUT THE DOOR ON THEIR OWN

Communication, Confidence, Letting go, ParentingElisabeth StittNovember 2, 2015independence, communication, confidence, freedom, life skillsComment

Surviving the Evil Five O'Clock Hour: Planning, Setting Expectations and Executing

Communication, Build Connections, Confidence, ParentingElisabeth StittOctober 25, 2015communication, confidence, connection, parenting plan, parenting is hard, parenting is hard!Comment

3 Steps to Getting Your Kids to Listen

Build Connections, Communication, Confidence, Consistency, Parenting, TrustElisabeth StittOctober 7, 2015communication, consistency, connection, clarity, life skills, confidence, listeningComment

I Love My Spouse, but I Hate Parenting with Him: TIP #2 for Constructive Couples Communication: I-Statements

Build Connections, Communication, Confidence, Parenting, TrustElisabeth StittOctober 4, 2015communication, parenting, united parenting teamComment

5 Tips for Being the Parent You Want to Be

Build Connections, Communication, Confidence, Consistency, Parenting, Parenting stylesElisabeth StittSeptember 23, 2015consistency, connection, calm, conflict resolution, Choosing your battlesComment

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