Tag: ‘Alice Kaltman’
Why kids don’t hear “no”
by Karen on 4/19/11 | 5 Comment(s)
Parenting Through Picture Books #2: Boundary Pushing with “No, David” by Alice Kaltman Have you ever tried to count how many times a day you say “No” to your child? No, not now. Time to go. No, that’s dangerous. Put that down. No, don’t touch that. Pay attention. No, you cant. Be quiet. Stop that!!!!! [...]
Sharing- should we expect our kids to do it?
by Karen on 2/17/11 | 5 Comment(s)
Parenting through Picture Books #1: Sharing with “Duck & Goose” by Alice Kaltman I have a confession to make: many books written by colleagues sit in a pile on my desk, half- or never-read. I can barely get through these well-researched, informative books, and I know the sleep-deprived, stressed out parents I work with have [...]
Parenting Talks for new and experienced parents
by Karen on 2/14/11 | 1 Comment(s)
Bundle up and attend one or four Parenting Talks by one of this blog’s Parent Coaches, Alice Kaltman from Family Matters NY. The first one is for expecting parents- (don’t get freaked out by the title- it’s all good!): New Parenthood: The End of the World as You Know It. And parents of older kids: [...]
Teaching kids tolerance
by Karen on 1/27/11 | 1 Comment(s)
Difference by Alice Kaltman We can teach kids what we believe is right, but we can’t always protect them from what’s wrong. That’s a sobering and scary fact especially these days. While our entire nation is reconsidering the power of intolerance in the wake of recent horrific events in Tuscon, I think how this is [...]
Parenting: which style is “you”- how to work it out
by Karen on 11/30/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Parenting Team Planning 101 by Alice Kaltman (by the way Alice has her popular talk coming up this Saturday, “To Work or Not to Work” in Boerum Hill. For full details see the bottom of the article) Achieving balance in parenting is one of the toughest aspects of family life. It’s so tough, many parents [...]
Parenting Talks with our Parent Coach
by Karen on 11/02/10 | 0 Comment(s)
I look forward to our posts from our Parenting Coach, Alice Kaltman, every month. She reminds me that we are all trying to be the best parents we can be and our children are striving to be the best they can be…and the two shall meet (amicably and happily for all!) To address some of [...]
Friday Giveaway: 30 minutes on the couch (without leaving it!)
by Karen on 4/30/10 | 2 Comment(s)
Are you wondering how to: A) balance family and work B) balance family and yourself C) troubleshoot temper tantrums
The Parenting Re’s
by Karen on 3/31/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Parenting Re’s for Springtime by Alice Kaltman The 70 degree, sunshiny weather of a week past was just a teaser. Clearly the downpours and sub-freezing temps of more recent days are brutal reminders that March is a temperamental month. Still that early promise of spring got me thinking about motivating concepts, all coincidentally beginning with [...]
Blog Expert’s New Brooklyn Office and 30 minute Coaching
by Karen on 6/08/09 | 0 Comment(s)
Ahh, doesn’t this look relaxing? A moment on the couch? This blog’s Expert, Alice Kaltman, has bought a new couch for you! That is, a new couch for her new Brooklyn office in Boerum Hill. (Otherwise she is in her downtown Manhattan office). She can help you with: Transition to Parenthood Coaching, Parent Coaching, Family [...]
Should You Lie To Your Kids?
by Karen on 2/23/09 | 4 Comment(s)
How many times have you lied to your kids? Once, twice, too many to count, never? Some of those little lies like, “the cookies are gone” aren’t ones we would question. But, what about lies about your financial status or your anger with your partner? Parenting Expert, Alice Kaltman digs in. The Truth is Overrated [...]
Thoughts For a Healthy Marriage
by Karen on 2/19/09 | 3 Comment(s)
This post really hits home for me. With a new baby (6 months), a toddler, freelance jobs and no consistent childcare, we are totally stressed. Through all this, Papa Tree and I have wondered when we will get our marriage back. The advice that Soho Parenting gives below is extremely helpful. I plan on hitting [...]
