Nearly four years into our Empowered to Connect parenting journey, we often find ourselves needing to go back to some of the basic concepts we learned
Behavioral Challenges
Learning to Tame BIG Feelings
The other day, I heard the words many of us dread: "You're a bad mommy." I was also informed by my son that I was teaching the kids how to be mean,
This is Mercy…
A while ago my husband was travelling and called home to say goodnight to the kids. One of our sons finished his conversation with his dad and handed
Don’t Embarrass Me
My four-year-old and I were visiting my dad at his office the other day. As we were leaving, he walked down the hall with us and started heading
May I Have a Compromise?
When people hear our kids ask, "May I have a compromise?" they tend to look at us a bit funny. They seem completely confused when we respond to our
Being With
When I was 15 years old, my mom's youngest two siblings, who were actually more like my big brother and big sister than uncle and aunt, invited me to
10 Questions Adoptive Parents Ask
Dr. Karyn Purvis and Michael Monroe offer helpful insights and practical advice in response to the following questions that are commonly asked by
How Can I Be Fair?
Parents can often feel pressure to respond to each of their children with 'sameness' instead of true 'fairness' based on individual needs and
The Whole-Brain Child
The Whole Brain Child, by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D., offers twelve revolutionary strategies to nurture your child’s
Is It Adoption Related or Not?
Watch as Dr. Karyn Purvis answers the challenging question that many adoptive parents ask: is it adoption related or just typical child behavior? In