Trust and Connection -ThriveParenting

Trust and Connection − the soul and centre of parenting

Spanking Works.

It just doesn't do what it's advertised to do. Read more...

Sibling Rivalry is Optional.

No, children do not 'naturally' war for parental favour. Read more...

It's Not Just That Teens are Obstinate.

Major brain development in the early teens changes everything. Read more...

Sometimes Doing Nothing is Best.

How lazy parenting avoids many common problems. Read more...

Children Should Not Have to Earn Trust.

Withholding trust does not make trustworthy people. Read more...

Paying For Grades Doesn't Work, Either.

Getting 'paid' twice for one task is a pretty good scam. Read more...

Over-protecting Children is Good.

If we were snakes, not cooperative mammals, maybe it would be bad. Read more... 

Good Enough.

Good enough parenting is good enough. Bad parents never worry. Read more...

Slow Down, You Move Too Fast.

You can't rush growth or development. You can go nuts trying. Read more...

Parents Do Not Need 'Me Time.'

A vacation from the kids is the very least effective stress reliever. Read more...

Suicidal Behaviour in Teens is Aimed at Parents.

Wouldn't it be nice if that weren't true. You can do something about it. Read more...