Category: ’Consensual Living’

Dealing with Our Own Anxiety

February 2nd, 2012 by Dionna - 2 Comments

Recently, we had to help Kieran work through his separation anxiety so that Tom and I could enjoy some couple time. Part of working through it meant that we had to deal with our own discomfort in leaving him upset.

Providing Reassurance

January 31st, 2012 by Dionna - Leave a comment

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 - Leave a comment

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 - Leave a comment

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

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.

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