by Sandi Schwartz | Oct 31, 2014 | Uncategorized
The people who are closest to us, the ones we open our heart and soul to, are the ones who can push our buttons and create a surge of turbulence through our very being. If we can learn how to remove the ‘charge’ that kicks in when our kids roll their eyes,...
by Sandi Schwartz | Oct 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
Say the word ‘discipline’ out loud three times quickly. Which part of the word gets the most emphasis? The ‘dis’ part. I looked up the meaning of the expression ‘diss’. Popular agreement seems to be that it means to insult someone;...
by Sandi Schwartz | Oct 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
What would happen if you had a crystal ball and you knew *for sure* that everything would turn out just right? You could stop fussing and enjoy the moment. You might breathe deeper and notice your mind chatter dissipate. Perhaps you’d feel eager with...
by Sandi Schwartz | Oct 28, 2014 | Nuggets of Wisdom, Young Children
What do impulsivity, self-discipline and willpower have in common? They often require a conscious decision to delay gratification and for many people, that is a real challenge. Here are five strategies you can begin practicing immediately that can help your children...
by Sandi Schwartz | Oct 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
I asked my daughter to put some of my favorite songs in my iPhone. She showed me how to create a playlist and told me I had the ability to listen to the songs in any order that felt good for me. I was entering a whole new world using this technology and I had...
by Sandi Schwartz | Oct 20, 2014 | Inspiration, Nuggets of Wisdom, Young Children
Ah; how many times has a parent felt taken for granted? Children seem to just expect that laundry will be done, food will be prepared, they will be chauffeured to activities and the ‘stuff’ of daily living will be taken care of…. The remedy for TFG...
by Sandi Schwartz | Oct 20, 2014 | Daily Love Nuggets, Inspiration, Nuggets of Wisdom, Uncategorized, Young Children
Children who are labeled as ‘highly sensitive,’ ‘intense reactors,’ or ‘overly emotional,’ may actually be empaths. Parents who have never experienced what it feels like to take in the overload of energy that constantly surrounds us are likely to misunderstand their...
by Sandi Schwartz | Oct 9, 2014 | Uncategorized
Parents often lament that their children don’t talk to them and when they do they give one word answers, “Fine.” “Nothing.” When children are little they jabber freely, sharing their thoughts, questions, desires, needs, feelings and vivid imaginations. Many times...
by Sandi Schwartz | Aug 14, 2014 | Inspiration, News
I just watched a news report from the Middle East and found myself crying tears of despair. “How is it that humans get themselves into such situations?” I wondered. It became clear to me how seductive it is to be safe in our comfy homes, watch our big screen...
by Sandi Schwartz | Jun 5, 2014 | Daily Love Nuggets, Young Children
Tomorrow is the last day of school in my lovely, southern California town. I took my dog for his morning walk and as we turned the corner there was a pleasant cacophony of sounds coming from the dozens of children who had permission to spread out from their elementary...
by Sandi Schwartz | Mar 6, 2014 | Inspiration, Nuggets of Wisdom, Young Children
Powerful parenting is not about what we ‘do’~ but who we ‘be.’ Since humans are not machines, the answers to children’s behavior do not come from a manual with specific instructions. We are human be-ings and our parenting genius must come...
by Sandi Schwartz | Mar 4, 2014 | Inspiration
Old Truth: The way to be successful is to do well in school. Sometimes I am shocked when I hear myself tell parents not to worry if their child is not bringing home A’s and B’s in school. I grew up with the mentality that if you do your...
by Sandi Schwartz | Mar 3, 2014 | Nuggets of Wisdom
We still carry our little girls around inside of us and our physical, emotional and spiritual history sometimes gets in the way of being the mother we dreamed of being. Moms are just little girls who grew into a bigger body. Becoming a mom is a rite of passage that...
by Melissa Schwartz | Mar 2, 2014 | Uncategorized
Limiting beliefs are obstacles to attracting and manifesting what we want. They color our perceptions and can render us powerless. Our behavior and reactions stem from an unconscious set of truths that are very powerful and, ultimately, determine our parenting style....
by Sandi Schwartz | Mar 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
Successful parents are willing~ Willing to look inward… Willing to wonder… Willing to try new approaches… Willing to think new thoughts… Willing to take things less personally… Willing to forgive… Willing to let go… Willing to shift limiting beliefs…...
by Melissa Schwartz | Feb 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
We all make choices and engage in behavior that creates the next experience. Consequences should not be used as punishments~ They need to be: • Naturally or Logically connected to the behavior • Known in advance when possible • Given in a firm but calm voice • Easy to...
by Sandi Schwartz | Feb 14, 2014 | Uncategorized
We were sitting in a restaurant when I noticed the young couple in the corner. They were snuggling and kissing and just plain lovin’ each other. My initial thought was that it seemed inappropriate, but I realized if I stopped judging I would free myself to enjoy...
by Melissa Schwartz | Feb 9, 2014 | Uncategorized
Parents sometimes lament that their children don’t talk to them and when they do they give one word answers, “Fine.” “Nothing.” When children are little they jabber freely, sharing their thoughts, questions, desires, needs, feelings and...
by Melissa Schwartz | Feb 7, 2014 | Uncategorized
The reason using emotionally healthy discipline is hard is because PARENTS MUST DISCIPLINE THEMSELVES and model the very behavior wanted from the children. Listen to our MP3, “Redefining Discipline” to learn more about this very important topic....
