The only one that can make me happy is ME! My husband, my family, nobody can make me happy but myself! My happiness is my responsibility and if ever I notice that I am getting angry at another because of what they are doing or not doing, it is a key that tells me, I …
I am responsible for my happiness
The only one that can make me happy is ME! My husband, my family, nobody can make me happy but myself! My happiness is my responsibility and if ever I notice that I am getting angry at another because of what they are doing or not doing, it is a key that tells me, I …
Create something magical today
I was visiting a friend in New Mexico and was getting ready to fly back home that morning. I am pretty tall and wanted to have a safe and comfortable flight home. That morning I filled my heart with gratitude for a wonderful visit with my friend. I went much further and envisioned a safe …
Setting boundaries
When we give in to our child out of guilt, they actually internalize a feeling of “badness.” When we give in to our child because it is convenient – and we don’t want to deal with the conflict – we are building up resentment – which may come out later. Instead, make decisions that feel …
Power struggles
It takes two to engage in a power struggle. If we are constantly finding ourselves in a power struggle, that is a sign that we must change our behavior in order for the child to change his. Having a plan of action (different than what you have been trying) is most important. Obviously what you …
Composure, an important skill
Composure is an important skill in parenting. It is important to model it and teach it to your child. If we can keep our cool in challenging times, we are modeling the same behavior in our children. Stress, lack of sleep and trigger thoughts are ingredients for aggression. Are you pampering and caring for yourself? …
Keeping your cool
Composure is an important skill in parenting. It is important to model it and teach it to your child. If we can keep our cool in challenging times, we are modeling the same behavior in our children. Stress, lack of sleep and trigger thoughts are ingredients for aggression. Are you pampering and caring for yourself? …
Mean what you say
Are you the kind of person who means what you say? This is something I sometimes ask a child when they are resolving a conflict. It is a powerful phrase! In modeling this, am I the kind of person who means what I say? Children feel valued and respected when adults mean what they say. …
Poetry: Love is all there is…
LOVE Love is all there is it is a moment's wonder an ending of time Love is eternal never forgotten only misplaced for we tread in this life creating illusions of separation of pain of darkness of despair of hatred only to remember. . . and we listen to the whispers in the wind and …
Love is all there is…
LOVE Love is all there is it is a moment's wonder an ending of time Love is eternal never forgotten only misplaced for we tread in this life creating illusions of separation of pain of darkness of despair of hatred only to remember. . . and we listen to the whispers in the wind and …
Kim Hiles, Author | Educator 