Why do we sign our kids up for sports!? What do we go to their events for!? These are all questions I have asked my self over the years! I am raising 5 children (4 boys, 1 girl). And, all five are involved in sports in some way! So, I have asked my self this…
Trauma, Basic Needs and the Brain Stem!
Trauma (10 minute read) There are many forms of trauma that include: chronic-meaning long term exposure to trauma such as domestic violence, family trauma (generational), acute trauma-single event that exposes the body to a high level of stress, physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, humiliation and the list goes on. A lot of factors…
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Parenting a Paradigm Shift
Hurt people hurt others. Scared children behave scary. 11 minute read Right! We all know this! We are going to discuss shifting our parenting focus from demanding and high expectations (traditional parenting) to loving, understanding and connection (non-traditional). I’m going to jam a lot of facts in this article in one quick read! So hang…
Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) Big words for simple solutions with your kiddos!
Shout out to Dr. Ross Greene! (12 min read) Dr. Greene is a clinical psychologist with a rich resume including being on faculty at Harvard Medical school, Virginia Tech and a renowned writer and speaker. He is the originator of the CPS model of problem solving. Originally this model was focused on children whom struggle…
Belonging and Significance
Introducing Two Main Needs Children have two core needs, belonging and significance. Take some time today to read about these two important needs of our children especially in today’s times. Alfred Adler, was a well known philosopher and psychologist in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Adler was the founder of the school of individual…
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Susanna L. Prensner LCSW Susanna L. Prensner is a LCSW living in Colorado springs, CO, in a small beautiful community called Black Forest. She is raising 5 children 4 boys and one sweet curly haired girl on a small hobby farm. Susanna has been practicing social work for over 25 years. Susanna holds a LCSW…
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This is a quick site for you to access, that summarizes helpful parenting tips and and resources. If your like me and have very little time to read an entire book, or feel overwhelmed with life, children, work, etc. You may not have time to read parenting books or browse the millions of articles and…