by leslie@purejoyparenting.com | Mar 3, 2023 | Behavior, Big Feelings, Connection, Emotional Maturity, Parenting Advice, SafeSeat, Single Parenting
The other day, one of those very wet gray days which are common in Manchester (and they feel particularly gray and wet if it happens to be Sunday), I had a bright idea: I will teach Lara how to ride a bike without training wheels. A great idea, isn’t it? She is...
by PureJoyParenting | Jun 23, 2017 | Big Feelings, Blog, Offerings, Parenting Advice, Single Parenting
I grew up with a rageful mom and spent most of my life avoiding all situations that triggered my rage. I was terrified I would be like her so kept a lid on my rage by avoiding going deeper in a relationship. When I adopted my daughter I had HUGE expectations on myself...
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by PureJoyParenting | Aug 8, 2015 | Blog, Joy Based Parenting, Parenting Advice, Single Parenting, Unconditional Love
When I started my blog I was disciplined and determined to write every week. I kept it up for a good 2 years which for me is amazing. Then the tides changed and I didn’t write for 2 years which is also amazing. One of my highest values is freedom and this...
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by PureJoyParenting | Mar 3, 2015 | Big Feelings, Blog, Joy Based Parenting, Single Parenting
Yesterday I was tired and hungry and called up to my daughter to see if she was ready to go to lunch. She came storming down the stairs saying, “I can’t go until I wash my hair.” She had all morning to wash her hair but as soon as I was ready to go...
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by PureJoyParenting | Aug 6, 2011 | Parenting Advice, Single Parenting
I was talking with my daughter about a mom who was frustrated with her son for not helping more around the house. I asked her what she thought was going on in that situation. My daughter is 11 and very aware. Here is her take on the situation. She thought the kid...
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by PureJoyParenting | Apr 9, 2011 | Parenting Advice, Single Parenting
Today, we woke up a little late and I didn’t look at the clock until 15 minutes before we needed to leave the house. Before then, I’d been going slow, having my tea and enjoying the pace of the morning. I still remember looking at the clock and feeling as...
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