Tag: parents
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Newsletter 2/19, Raising Kids Who Won’t be Bullied…OR be the bully
I think this might be one of my worst fears as a parent. That my kids will either become the kid who is bullied or become the bully. Maybe you feel the same… But I have good news. We have influence. There are qualities that we can work to cultivate in our kids by the way…
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Newsletter 2/12/26, Practice Makes….Perfect? A Parenting Perspective Shift Based In Neuroscience
Horvath is a neuroscientist, so he talked about how the brain learns. One of his key messages was thatwe cannot learn without repetition. To master something, we must practice. Well, of course, you say. That’s not news. But here’s the shift. Practice doesn’t make perfect. Practice makes….
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Newsletter 1/7/2026,The Most Helpful Parenting Strategy I’ve EVER Found
I’m not exaggerating with this title. This is 100% the most helpful parenting strategy. It is disarming. It works with kids of all ages. It not only solves current problems….it also does the work of shaping our kids into independent thinkers, confident problem solvers, and building a culture of mutual respect in our homes.
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Newsletter 12/4/25, How to Help Your Family Thrive This December: Maslow’s Hierarchy, Gratitude, and Meaningful Gifting
I start planning for December in… August. In our family, we have a birthday on December 15th, 18th, 19th, and we also celebrate Jesus on the 25th, so December is a month full of cake. And presents. And parties. And events. And well…it’s a lot to plan for. So I often feel very justified participating in…
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Raising Kids in an AI World: What Parents Really Need to Know
Back in September, Stan and I hosted a dinner party where ten of us gathered around my circular table. The topic: Artificial Intelligence and Parenting. Not the hype.Not the fear.Not the headlines. Just a group of thoughtful parents trying to figure out how to raise healthy, grounded, human kids in a world that’s changing faster…
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Top 10 Parenting Gifts
Bowbend’s Top 10 list of books, gear, and goodies to inspire and equip YOU to raise thriving kids of character. 10. Bananas shirt. Whenever I want to say a bad word, I say “bananas” instead. I love this shirt because it makes my kids laugh. Like we’re sharing an inside joke about something naughty. 9. An inspirational mug or two. Sometimes it’s…
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Online Lunch and Learn for Parents: A Loving Authority
Join Bowbend Consulting founder, Peyten Williams, for a 30 minute Lunch and Learn session about concrete ways to get a jump start on fostering your Loving Authority as a parent this January.