The Conversation Starter
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Candidates for humanity
“We have an absolutely extraordinary attitude in our culture, to the new member of human society. Instead of saying frankly to children, “How do you do? Welcome to the human race!” we are playing a game and we are playing by the following r...
You didn't choose how you talk to your kids
Wow. Some people just don’t get it.
I was watching another dad at the playground “interacting” with his kids. Or more accurately, getting visibly annoyed whenever his kids asked for his attention and shouting the occasional command at them...
How I get my kids to open up to me
She was in her room, playing by herself.
Usually I just love listening to her. The running commentary she produces for nobody but herself. Doing both voices of the conversation, pretending to be surprised, acting like a stern adult.
Today...
Homeschooling is not enough
I found it by accident. Before I had kids. Before I even knew I’d homeschool.
But now I can’t see how I would parent—let alone homeschool—without it.
When I see homeschooling parents struggle, giving everything and still fighting uphill,...
The difference between Yoga and Judo
My daughter didn’t pick judo over yoga because she likes it better.
She’s three and a half and doesn’t have strong opinions on the field of yoga or judo. But she does have opinions about people.
Traditionally, the most important quality o...
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I’m a certified coach from The Netherlands. I write about listening skills, relationships, and how to have supportive conversations.
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