Unless you're new to my content (or just missed it somehow) you may have heard about my authentic modeling method and wondered just what I was talking about. Today, you’ll be happy to learn that I’m going to show you everything you need to know about my authentic modeling method but were afraid to ask, including how to differentiate it from its cousins too "tough love" and the "gentle parenting" trap/trend. I hope this post encourages you that you don't have to choose between either extreme. You'll be ready to own your second mom role knowing you can maximize your positive parental influence while remaining true to your values and personal commitments.
Are you frustrated & feeling defeated because your adopted daughter won’t let you teach her anything?
Or your son always insists he already knows whatever you’re about to tell him?
Today’s topic is:
Fostering a positive learning environment for adoptive moms with severely attachment-challenged children or teens.
As moms we want to teach, train & influence our child/children for good. We know that attachment challenges affect learning and behavior in children and teens.
This can create a looming gap between all we’d otherwise be able to teach our children and what they’ll actually be receptive to.
Read more...EMBRACING FREEDOM FROM UNNECESSARY DRAMA: THE POWER OF SELF-CONTROL FOR ADOPTIVE MOMS
Today I’m introducing the second simple but powerful shift of our three-part series focusing on transformative Unilateral Shifts you can make in your role as an adoptive mom.
The last couple of episodes were parts one & two of Unilateral Shift #1 about embracing a lens of acceptance over accountability for a new view on patterns of challenging behaviors. If you missed those episodes you might want to go back and listen to them.
Today’s focus is Unilateral Shift #2 —
