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Thank-You Notes in Three Easy Steps
The dreaded “thank-you” note! As important as I know they are, I’ve often resisted writing them–thank-you notes can seem an overwhelming...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
May 24, 20202 min read
Unconditional Love
In a lot of what I do as a parent coach, the emphasis is on changing behavior--parents come to me because their child is doing something...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
May 14, 20204 min read
How to Handle Bickering
In this strange season of confinement due to the pandemic, we might all be enjoying a sense of reprieve; we’ve been given a completely...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Mar 25, 20203 min read
It’s Gonna Be A Good Day
A good day begins with you getting in front of it. Instead of waiting for your children to wake you up, get up before they do and think...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Mar 23, 20203 min read
Here’s What Your Kids Need Right Now
This is a strange and scary time. The kids are home from school, and you’re home from work. Even if you’re homeschooling, things are...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Mar 22, 20202 min read
The Magic Words
Are you familiar with the phrase, “Say the magic words!”? I don’t hear it often anymore, but as a child I heard it almost daily, either...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Nov 26, 20193 min read
Chores: Your New Secret Weapon!
When I got started as a mom, I decided I wanted my kids to be well-behaved, obedient, and ready to listen and learn. There were other...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Nov 1, 20194 min read
But What If My Husband And I Aren’t On The Same Page?
Many experts emphasize the importance of parents being united regarding parenting strategies. While there’s no doubt that this kind of...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Jul 5, 20194 min read
5 Keys to a Happy Day With Your Toddler
Anyone who has a toddler knows that they’re unpredictable; one minute they can be humming and as happy as can be, and the next they...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Jun 27, 20193 min read
Order=Peace
I always enjoy the ordered beauty of a well-tended lawn. There is something restful about it. My neighborhood has lots of different...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Jun 12, 20193 min read
Making Life Special
I’m ridiculously pleased with the items I just brought home from a brief shopping excursion. They aren’t much–an oven mitt, a candle, and...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Jun 6, 20193 min read
Your Days Are Numbered
When you’re a parent, lost in the crazy whirl of day to day responsibilities and challenges, it can be tough to remember the goal. It...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Apr 4, 20195 min read
Gratitude: Beyond A “Thank You”
One of the first things most parents teach their children is to say “Thank you”. It’s a small thing, but important– it’s an...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Mar 18, 20194 min read
Doesn’t Work? Doesn’t Matter!
In the great adventure we call Parenting, most of us want to find solutions that “work”, meaning of course, solutions that will stop the...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Jan 28, 20192 min read
Why Every Mom Should Stand Tall
Motherhood is a tough gig. It doesn't matter if you grew up loving babies and dreaming of being a mom, or if, like me, you never really...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Mar 13, 20173 min read
The Right Kind of Conflict
My guess is that your toddlers are like mine were–lots of energy and curiosity, loving the fact that they can feed themselves, use the...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Jan 27, 20173 min read
My 4 Steps To Holiday Peace On Earth
What is it about Christmas that can lead to so much stress? As a young wife and mother, I found myself tired, stressed, and often sick...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Dec 1, 20163 min read
What Did You Expect?!
My kids hit each other, ate toadstools, lied, threw tantrums, and did just about any other misbehavior you can think of, regardless of...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Nov 28, 20162 min read
Take A Load Off
I often used to lay awake at night, worrying: Was I doing enough for them? Was I being too strict? Too lenient? Was I giving them enough...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Nov 14, 20162 min read
An Apology, And Grace
The last post from me was pretty horrible. It was smug, and implied that all you have to do is points 1, 2, and 3 to get some kind of...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Oct 30, 20162 min read
Three Steps To Our Kids’ Future
We conscientious parents take our job very seriously. We understand it’s a big responsibility, and that we're supposed to bring up our...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Oct 27, 20164 min read
You Can’t Lead From Behind
I am a Leadership Parenting Coach. I coach parents through the process of leading their kids to adulthood. The operative word is...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Oct 18, 20163 min read
Read This Book!
In her book Bringing Up Bebe, Pamela Druckerman, with a good dose of humor and insight, describes the differences she observes between...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Feb 23, 20163 min read
Parent Or Politician?
Most people don't know I used to be a politician. I spent my days conducting opinion polls, canvassing voters, and working on "spin" for...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Feb 4, 20162 min read
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