by Mathieu Penot Why and How to Facilitate Hands-on Activities at Home Hands-on activities are a fundamental way for children to connect their rapidly expanding brain with their physical senses. Through these experiences, they develop cognitive skills that will be...
From ParentingPaths by Aki Raymer Do you have every intention of responding positively to your kids but end shaming, blaming and losing your patience when it matters most? The other day a client and I discussed strategies that she could use to move from an emotional...
From ParentingPaths by Aki Raymer Whew! We did it it guys! The holiday season is coming to a close and we are heading into a brand new year! So. I have to ask… How much did you spend on holiday gifts? Money is one word that most families with kids associate with...
From ParentingPaths by Aki Raymer Despite what carefully curated Instagram feeds would have you believe, if you’re a human being interacting with other human beings, you experience conflict daily. And while the word “conflict” itself is associated with all sorts of...
From ParentingPaths by Aki Raymer I’m a Parenting Coach. Sometimes people reach out to me because they feel that their kids are acting like jerks. And I get it … there’s no denying that sometimes children can act like royal pains, what with their yelling and tantrums...