Category: ’Consistent and Loving Care’

Providing Reassurance

January 31st, 2012 by Dionna - Comments Off

provide reassurance

When Kieran experienced a renewed bout of separation anxiety, one of the things we worked on together was to reassure him that his needs would be met, regardless of whether he was with us or another loving caregiver.

Learning to Respect Everyone’s Needs

January 30th, 2012 by Dionna - Comments Off

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How can focusing on everyone’s needs help ease separation anxiety? Read this post to find out!

Successfully Addressing Separation Anxiety in our Preschooler

January 29th, 2012 by Dionna - Comments Off

Kieran and his friends

Kieran developed a renewed case of separation anxiety during the third trimester of my recent pregnancy. We managed to gently work through it as a family – this week I’m going to share how we did it.

Happy Place Parenting

December 12th, 2011 by Dionna - 3 Comments

Photo Credit: McBeth/Flickr

Becky from PositiveParents.org guest posts about her experience battling panic and anxiety as a new mama of two, and how she transformed her parenting philosophy as a result.

What to Do with Young Children at Childbirth

October 3rd, 2011 by Dionna - 13 Comments

Photo Credit: rabble

If you would like to have your child present during your labor and delivery, here are a few ideas on how to prepare for childbirth with an older sibling present.

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