amy’s blog
Inspiring stories & articles to help you navigate the world of parenthood.
Discipline is Not Punishment
Where did we ever get the crazy idea that in order to make children do better, first we have to make them feel worse? Think of the last time you felt...
Discipline in Love
All children need people in their lives to direct and guide them in a loving, gentle manner. Discipline is one of the most difficult, yet most important...
Unconditional Love
Has anyone in your life ever loved you unconditionally? For most of us, the answer is likely no, but hopefully, for many, yes. Unconditional love is loving a...
Over-Scheduling: Megan’s Story
You might know the phrase, “the bad news is time flies; the good news is you’re the pilot.” This is so TRUE. Luckily, we can navigate our own time and choose...
Ask Amy: How Do I Help My Child Feel Safe Despite the Recent Paris Attacks?
My child is asking lots of questions about the recent attacks in Paris. I’m not sure how to address it with her. Any suggestions? Such events can leave all of us...
Self-Esteem versus Self-Worth
Is there a difference between self-esteem and self-worth? You bet there is! Most people use these two interchangeably, yet they are hugely different. We usually...
Chores: The Great Debate
I’m not going to lie. When the girls were growing up, there were some days it was just easier and faster for me to do their chores for them. Have you ever been...
Ask Amy: Can I Learn to Connect to My Child?
Jeni writes…You always talk about the significance of the parent-child relationship and how important that connection is. I’m not sure I know how to really...
Mealtime: Take the Focus Off the Food
How many meals do you & your family enjoy together each week? Being together at mealtime can be one of the threads that holds the fabric of a family together...
Ask Amy: How Do I Get My Child to Shake the Shyness?
My daughter is so shy. She hides behind me when people speak to her and when she gets invited to birthday parties; she is glued to my leg while everyone else...
Principle vs. Rule Based Parenting: Kris’ Story
You’d think I would have been embarrassed when teachers and parents began questioning the way I was raising my children. In their defense, my approach to...
Ask Amy: My Child Hates Me!
My 6-year-old told me recently she hated me and she wished she had a different Mother. I couldn’t believe it! It hurt my feelings and at the same time made me...
