MamaManagement

Some of the best parenting advice I've absorbed recently can be summed up in four little words: Listen * Support * Encourage * Believe I think I've shared this belief before: I believe that if you're paying attention, the universe is constantly sending you messages. And when they're really important, the universe will present these messages to you in a variety of ways, often in rapid succession. The universe will put articles and books and people and experiences (and blog posts) in your path that direct you to lessons and information you need right now . And that's how I feel about this particular lesson. I read at least three different articles/books/posts within a very short period of time that all said essentially the same thing about helping your child deal with tough stuff. And all at a time when I was feeling less sure about how best to help my 7 year old cope with increasing complex emotional and relational issues. And the lesson can be boiled d...