by Sharon Silver | Dec 3, 2018 | Proactive Parenting Blog, Uncategorized |
Where did this year go? Some months flew by too fast, and others not fast enough. Kinda, feels confusing, right? This post is about something that tends to confuse parents—Connecting: Is it empowering or over-protecting? I love Brené Brown. Her books are transforming... by Sharon Silver | Nov 7, 2018 | Proactive Parenting Blog |
Life is stressful. 😬 Some say that has to stop, 🛑 and I agree. But it seems that life has other plans! That means there’s only one thing we CAN do—regulate ourselves. Since fighting with a spouse or a child is one of the most stressful things we do, here are 5... by Sharon Silver | Sep 6, 2018 | Proactive Parenting Blog |
How a parent corrects a child’s behavior is always a hotly contested topic. From taking privileges and things away, to using timeout as a calming place, every family does it differently. There is no “one way” to correct behavior. Parents need the... by Sharon Silver | Aug 29, 2018 | Proactive Parenting Blog, Uncategorized |
You deserve a break T.O.D.A.Y. That slogan is one thing McDonald’s got right. All parents deserve some R.E.S.T. Proactive Parenting has been shutdown for most of the summer, so that’s why there were no posts.Why did I vanish? I realized I hadn’t had a vacation,... by Sharon Silver | Jul 9, 2018 | Proactive Parenting Blog |
Today I was asked to describe what I meant by being a mindful parent. Here’s my description. I believe, and what I teach, is that mindful parenting is not just one thing, it’s about becoming aware of 4 key things. 1. Triggers: What are your triggers and where... by Sharon Silver | Jun 19, 2018 | Proactive Parenting Blog |
Chris Pratt said at the MTV Awards last night, You’re Not Perfect! I agree! I am not going to sugar coat it —Please stop telling your kids they’re perfect, it is not good for them. In your eyes, your child is perfection personified, flaws and all. And telling...
