Labels — we all use them sometimes, even though most of us know we shouldn’t. Parenting has taught me to use labels intentionally and sparingly. My favorite books caution against labels, both in the positive (“you’re such a good girl”) and the negative (“you’re a troublemaker”). Labels tell us how we fit in. The labels we […]
Tag: Duct Tape Parenting
Unfortunately, every parenting win springs from impulse control.
An interaction I had with my three-year-old a couple months ago blew me away. I should’ve been delighted. Instead, I felt deeply sad. And I knew I couldn’t say a thing. We’d talked about his books before. He had too many to fit on his shelves. One day, he looked at me and said, “Mommy, […]
Book Review: The Insider’s Guide to ADHD
Full disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. The Insider’s Guide to ADHD presents a unique perspective on parenting young ADHD’ers. Through a survey of 95 ADHD adults, author Penny Williams shares dos and don’ts from those who should know best. I expected Insider’s Guide to read like a collective […]