NYC Parenting workshops
Make it Fun and Your Coupon Code
18/Apr/08 16:25 Filed in: Maintaining
Connection
by Rosie Blitchington
Centeno
how's that for cooperation? twice the toothbrushing
No matter what it is, kid's want it to be fun.
One of the little things we do to make toothbrushing more fun is have a variety of brushes, green, blue, pink, electric versions, manual versions, various characters, etc. I only bring two out at a time to keep the choice simple and switch them up every now and again. We even use a wash cloth wrapped around my finger at times.
Some other ways to maintain connection while toothbrushing:
Just in case you are wondering, Ariella definitely isn't this excited every day when it comes to toothbrushing.
I just thought it was a great photo op--one of those hundreds of funny and ironic things kid's do sometimes and rarely do we have the camera ready.
BTW, Your $5 off Coupon Code is KEY for Tomorrow Night's Workshop (Click here for the details)
how's that for cooperation? twice the toothbrushing
No matter what it is, kid's want it to be fun.
One of the little things we do to make toothbrushing more fun is have a variety of brushes, green, blue, pink, electric versions, manual versions, various characters, etc. I only bring two out at a time to keep the choice simple and switch them up every now and again. We even use a wash cloth wrapped around my finger at times.
Some other ways to maintain connection while toothbrushing:
- Explain about food sticking to teeth. We've even made a game of what types of food we need to brush off our teeth from what we've eaten that day.
- Be very precise with your words and let them know exactly what to do with the brush. Children are very literal with language.
- Model, model, model. Make sure child sees you brushing, as children want to be like those they are attached to.
- Avoid power struggles. When a power struggle seem eminent and your child is a heavy sleeper, or during a phase of heavy sleep, you can use a washcloth or one of those rubber finger brushes and swipe around in the child's mouth.
- Remember that resistance is often a phase, if we don't make it an issue.
Just in case you are wondering, Ariella definitely isn't this excited every day when it comes to toothbrushing.
I just thought it was a great photo op--one of those hundreds of funny and ironic things kid's do sometimes and rarely do we have the camera ready.
BTW, Your $5 off Coupon Code is KEY for Tomorrow Night's Workshop (Click here for the details)
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Let's Talk About Your Key to Unlocking the Secret of Cooperation
14/Apr/08 18:01 Filed in: Maintaining
Connection | News
by Rosie Blitchington
Centeno
"key of life" through james carter's lens: "The key to the door
of the temple at Abu Simbel, Egypt."
Cooperation does seem like a secret at times, doesn't it? An elusive one.
How can we get more cooperation in our relationships, especially with children?
Well, in my New Strengthening Family Connections Workshops (what I call my NYC Parenting and Communication Workshops) I'm going to break it down and show you exactly HOW.
Let me give you a morsel or two, or three so you'll have an idea of what you are in for. here goes...
K is for Knowledge. Knowledge opens soooo many doors in life, so that's where we'll begin. I've planned some hands-on work (work that feels a lot like fun) with my Whole Child Model.™ Guaranteed to increase the knowledge in your head as well as in your heart.
E is for Empathy. Speaking of the heart, this is where we'll really start focusing on it. Absolutely every child (and person) needs someone who is sensitive to what they are going through, no matter what it is. We'll talk about the three most important elements of empathy and what to do when things are heating up and parents are too taxed to give.
Y is for YES! Say "YES" as much as possible, even when it is necessary to say "No." So we've now worked our way down to the topic of control. Here we'll look what to do when we've accepted that parental control is an illusion, as well as counterproductive, and that what children really need is parental connection. Well, what the heck does that look like, you ask? I'll show you next tuesday.
See you then at 6:15 PM or at Metrominis (date and time TBA).
Stay tuned for your discount coupon in the next few days...
"key of life" through james carter's lens: "The key to the door
of the temple at Abu Simbel, Egypt."
Cooperation does seem like a secret at times, doesn't it? An elusive one.
How can we get more cooperation in our relationships, especially with children?
Well, in my New Strengthening Family Connections Workshops (what I call my NYC Parenting and Communication Workshops) I'm going to break it down and show you exactly HOW.
Let me give you a morsel or two, or three so you'll have an idea of what you are in for. here goes...
K is for Knowledge. Knowledge opens soooo many doors in life, so that's where we'll begin. I've planned some hands-on work (work that feels a lot like fun) with my Whole Child Model.™ Guaranteed to increase the knowledge in your head as well as in your heart.
E is for Empathy. Speaking of the heart, this is where we'll really start focusing on it. Absolutely every child (and person) needs someone who is sensitive to what they are going through, no matter what it is. We'll talk about the three most important elements of empathy and what to do when things are heating up and parents are too taxed to give.
Y is for YES! Say "YES" as much as possible, even when it is necessary to say "No." So we've now worked our way down to the topic of control. Here we'll look what to do when we've accepted that parental control is an illusion, as well as counterproductive, and that what children really need is parental connection. Well, what the heck does that look like, you ask? I'll show you next tuesday.
See you then at 6:15 PM or at Metrominis (date and time TBA).
Stay tuned for your discount coupon in the next few days...
From Pam Leo, Creator of Connection Parenting
31/Jan/08 11:18 Filed in: News
by Rosie Blitchington
Centeno
yeah, ma, you...
Pam Leo emailed me the following about my work facilitating the NYC Connection Parenting Workshops:
"Rosie...Thank you so much for all the energy and creativity you put into promoting Connection Parenting, you inspire me! We ARE making a difference in the lives of families and in the world."
I enjoy being appreciated.
yeah, ma, you...
Pam Leo emailed me the following about my work facilitating the NYC Connection Parenting Workshops:
"Rosie...Thank you so much for all the energy and creativity you put into promoting Connection Parenting, you inspire me! We ARE making a difference in the lives of families and in the world."
I enjoy being appreciated.