Today’s parents are stressed. Even if we don’t identify it as stress, the effects are clear when we get angry…
Author: Lynne Ticknor
Lynne Ticknor
Lynne Ticknor is the Director of Education at the Parent Encouragement Program (PEP) in Kensington, Md. She is a certified parent educator and has been teaching parenting classes since 2006. For more information about classes, visit PEPparent.org.
Babies crying, infants fussing and preschoolers fighting over toys can leave parents feeling frustrated and unsure. Imagine if, instead of…
We want to be resilient. We want our children and teenagers to be resilient. However, a recent study conducted by…
For many parents raising children in the 21st Century, the most common way to share news – or any information…
For many parents raising children in the 21st Century, the most common way to share news – or any information…
Managing Emotions When Children Fly the Coop
Mistakes are good. Failure is fine. Being “good enough” is, well, good enough! The number one way for people –…
Is free-range parenting for you?
The art of parenting is recognizing the long game
Take Off Your Superhero Cape!
You’re Wearing THAT?
Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way.
“Get outta my room!” (cue door slam), screamed 12-year-old Lily to her brother. “No!! I want my earbuds back! NOW!”…