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The Magic Words
Are you familiar with the phrase, “Say the magic words!”? I don’t hear it often anymore, but as a child I heard it almost daily, either...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Nov 26, 20193 min read
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Chores: Your New Secret Weapon!
When I got started as a mom, I decided I wanted my kids to be well-behaved, obedient, and ready to listen and learn. There were other...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Nov 1, 20194 min read
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But What If My Husband And I Aren’t On The Same Page?
Many experts emphasize the importance of parents being united regarding parenting strategies. While there’s no doubt that this kind of...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Jul 5, 20194 min read
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5 Keys to a Happy Day With Your Toddler
Anyone who has a toddler knows that they’re unpredictable; one minute they can be humming and as happy as can be, and the next they...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Jun 27, 20193 min read
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Order=Peace
I always enjoy the ordered beauty of a well-tended lawn. There is something restful about it. My neighborhood has lots of different...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Jun 12, 20193 min read
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Making Life Special
I’m ridiculously pleased with the items I just brought home from a brief shopping excursion. They aren’t much–an oven mitt, a candle, and...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Jun 6, 20193 min read
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Your Days Are Numbered
When you’re a parent, lost in the crazy whirl of day to day responsibilities and challenges, it can be tough to remember the goal. It...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Apr 4, 20195 min read
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Gratitude: Beyond A “Thank You”
One of the first things most parents teach their children is to say “Thank you”. It’s a small thing, but important– it’s an...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Mar 18, 20194 min read
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Doesn’t Work? Doesn’t Matter!
In the great adventure we call Parenting, most of us want to find solutions that “work”, meaning of course, solutions that will stop the...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Jan 28, 20192 min read
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Why Every Mom Should Stand Tall
Motherhood is a tough gig. It doesn't matter if you grew up loving babies and dreaming of being a mom, or if, like me, you never really...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Mar 13, 20173 min read
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The Right Kind of Conflict
My guess is that your toddlers are like mine were–lots of energy and curiosity, loving the fact that they can feed themselves, use the...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Jan 27, 20173 min read
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My 4 Steps To Holiday Peace On Earth
What is it about Christmas that can lead to so much stress? As a young wife and mother, I found myself tired, stressed, and often sick...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Dec 1, 20163 min read
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What Did You Expect?!
My kids hit each other, ate toadstools, lied, threw tantrums, and did just about any other misbehavior you can think of, regardless of...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Nov 28, 20162 min read
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Take A Load Off
I often used to lay awake at night, worrying: Was I doing enough for them? Was I being too strict? Too lenient? Was I giving them enough...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Nov 14, 20162 min read
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An Apology, And Grace
The last post from me was pretty horrible. It was smug, and implied that all you have to do is points 1, 2, and 3 to get some kind of...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Oct 30, 20162 min read
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Three Steps To Our Kids’ Future
We conscientious parents take our job very seriously. We understand it’s a big responsibility, and that we're supposed to bring up our...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Oct 27, 20164 min read
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You Can’t Lead From Behind
I am a Leadership Parenting Coach. I coach parents through the process of leading their kids to adulthood. The operative word is...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Oct 18, 20163 min read
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Read This Book!
In her book Bringing Up Bebe, Pamela Druckerman, with a good dose of humor and insight, describes the differences she observes between...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Feb 23, 20163 min read
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Parent Or Politician?
Most people don't know I used to be a politician. I spent my days conducting opinion polls, canvassing voters, and working on "spin" for...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Feb 4, 20162 min read
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Why I’m a Parent Coach
I'm not one of those people who knew from the time I was little what I was going to be when I grew up. At various times, I wanted to be a...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Jan 18, 20163 min read
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The Toy Dilemma: 3 Strategies
Toys can be a big problem. It’s loads of fun to give them to your children, and so nice when others do the same, but they end up...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Dec 10, 20154 min read
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Tantrums and Meltdowns–It’s Not Personal
When I was a young mother, I was often filled with an overwhelming feeling of joy and love that was more powerful than anything I’d ever...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Dec 8, 20153 min read
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It Bears Repeating–To Stay Sane, Do It Again and Again
I’ve recently been going through some of the most difficult times of my entire life; to say I’ve experienced some “ups and downs” would...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
May 8, 20155 min read
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A More Excellent Way
I’m one of those people often called a perfectionist. I suppose I am, although I don’t think of myself that way, but I have to admit...
Kaye Wilson Parenting
Mar 12, 20155 min read
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