Tag Archives: fatherhood

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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Parenting Siblings

Posted on April 1, 2019 by raisingupdadsjp

Strategies for helping your children get along Continue reading →

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No Excuses Parenting?

Posted on March 26, 2019 by raisingupdadsjp

Strategies for using consequences with your children Continue reading →

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We Need To Talk…

Posted on March 18, 2019 by raisingupdadsjp

Strategies for having difficult conversations with your children Continue reading →

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Are You Lying to Me?

Posted on March 16, 2019 by raisingupdadsjp

Strategies for dealing with lying and fostering honesty in children Continue reading →

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Mister Rogers Got It

Posted on September 13, 2018 by raisingupdadsjp

What can we learn from Mr. Rogers? We can learn a lot. Not the least of which, we can learn to focus on the good and give up a drive for perfectionism. 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 →

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The Wrinkled Paper Exercise

Posted on April 30, 2018 by raisingupdadsjp

The Wrinkled Paper Exercise The Exercise Take two new, unblemished sheets of paper. They should be completely clean of any marks, folds, tears, etc. Now, take one sheet of paper and crumble it up. Fold it over itself multiple times, … Continue reading →

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A Grieving Hope

Posted on February 23, 2018 by raisingupdadsjp

There is perhaps a thread of grief and mourning running through everyone’s life. This grief can lead us to hope, but it can also break us. Learning to recognize and acknowledge grief is necessary for a healthy life. Continue reading →

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A Winter’s Fast

Posted on February 17, 2018 by raisingupdadsjp

Everyone experiences anger. Anger ignored or left to its on device will result in harmful behavior both inwardly and outwardly. It is important to have a plan for dealing with anger. Continue reading →

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