Category Archives: Parenting

Articles on Early Childhood, Childhood, and Adolescence!

Nurturing the Inner Light?

Posted on April 12, 2019 by raisingupdadsjp

What value might there be in taking a more tender, gentler approach with our children? What are the underlining philosophies behind why we parent the way we do?

In this insightful article, we consider the angle through which we view children and how we respond accordingly. Continue reading →

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You’re Doing A Good Job!

Posted on August 30, 2018 by raisingupdadsjp

Parenting is hard work, and it is made even harder when we expect perfection out of ourselves and our kids. Take a deep breath, give it your best, and rest confidently in the assurance that though you are not doing everything right, you are doing a good job. Continue reading →

Posted in Articles on Fatherhood, Parenting | Tagged fatherhood, normal, Parenting, Perfectionism, raising children | 3 Comments

Middle Childhood: The Feeling of Never Being Enough

Posted on January 26, 2018 by raisingupdadsjp

Middle childhood rarely gets the attention it needs. Learn about the importance of middle childhood and how you as parents can help create a safe-haven for your children throughout their childhood. Continue reading →

Posted in Articles on Fatherhood, Parenting | Tagged development, fatherhood, intelligence, intergenerational trauma, middle childhood, moral and social development, Parenting, patterns of healing, safe-haven | Leave a comment

Teaching Our Children to Stop and Think

Posted on January 12, 2018 by raisingupdadsjp

Intelligence is made up of at least two key components: information processing and information application. In middle childhood, it is important for parents to understand these components of intelligence and how they apply to their parenting. Continue reading →

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Securely Attaching

Posted on September 29, 2017 by raisingupdadsjp

There are many misconceptions regarding attachment parenting. What is attachment parenting? A phrase I particularly like that describes the relationship between secure attachment and later success is “Early dependence leads to later independence.” Continue reading →

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Ignore the Noise, Focus on Your Child

Posted on September 13, 2017 by raisingupdadsjp

Learn the importance of being sensitive and attentive to your children in early childhood…while not beating yourself up for not being perfect. Continue reading →

Posted in Articles on Fatherhood, Parenting | Tagged attachment, child development, child safety, early childhood, fatherhood, Parenting, sensitivity and attentiveness | 1 Comment

What Children Need to Have the Best Chance at Later Success in Life

Posted on August 11, 2017 by raisingupdadsjp

In order for children to have the best chance at later success in life, it is important for parents to be sensitive to their children’s needs. These needs vary at different stages of development. Want to learn some way to help your children have the best chance for success? This article is for you. Continue reading →

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