by leslie@purejoyparenting.com | May 11, 2023 | Behavior, Blog, Joy Based Parenting, Offerings, Perception, Responsibility, SafeSeat
Before becoming a mother, I was first a Science Teacher and then went to graduate school to become a Counseling Psychologist. I was a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania before my son was born and continued this work after weaning him. When I became a mom,...
by leslie@purejoyparenting.com | May 4, 2023 | Behavior, Blog, Emotional Maturity, Offerings, Perception, SafeSeat
This morning I woke up to the sound of the rain beating against the window near my bed. I could hear the cars driving by and the rain splashing up against the tires. My family and I have been dealing with a variety of illnesses for a few days, so any extra time in bed...
by leslie@purejoyparenting.com | Apr 24, 2023 | Behavior, Big Feelings, Blog, Perception, SafeSeat
Attending birthday parties with my 4 year old daughter has been a mixed bag of emotions and experiences for both her and me, and her best friend’s party a few weeks ago was no exception. My daughter loves being invited to and attending parties. She’s excited to play...
by leslie@purejoyparenting.com | Apr 10, 2023 | Behavior, Blog, Parenting Advice, Perception, Struggling Teen
“How many hours of sleep do teenagers need?” “How can I get my teenager to go to bed earlier?” These are just two of the searches I kept asking Google. Even though the answers were always the same, I kept asking them hoping for a different result. I was hoping Google...
by leslie@purejoyparenting.com | Apr 3, 2023 | Behavior, Big Feelings, Blog, Emotional Maturity, Parenting Advice
My two year old daughter bursts out laughing: “Again! Do it again!” Usually I can’t help smiling when I hear her playing like this. Instead, I feel my chest tighten and my lips squeeze together in a grim line. My husband is the one playing with her, he’s the...
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