by pepadmin | Jun 13, 2018 | All Ages
Editor’s Note: Last July Washington Parent Magazine interviewed Katherine Reynolds Lewis, PEP Parent Educator and author of The Good News About Bad Behavior: Why Kids are Less Disciplined Than Ever and What to Do About It. In the book, Ms. Lewis profiles... 
by pepadmin | Jun 7, 2018 | All Ages
Chores: Holy moly begoly, kids can do a lot around the house. They would probably do a lot more if we just chilled out. As in, stop criticizing, micro-managing, doing things over, demanding they care as much as we do. If we thank them for the effort, provide lots... 
by pepadmin | Jun 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
Editor’s Note: This blog post is not an endorsement of a particular video game or genre of video games; rather, it is shared here to promote a thoughtful discussion. As children grow and individuate they begin to challenge our values and our... 
by pepadmin | May 30, 2018 | Uncategorized
Why are some couples so quick to respond to their partner with anger or defensiveness? How can we break the cycle of extreme arousal, pain and more wounding that some couples experience with nearly every interaction? “We can’t stop fighting,” I hear. ... 
by pepadmin | May 25, 2018 | All Ages
If I had one piece of advice I would give my 32-year-old self when my first child came into this world it would be to begin with the end in mind. Today is the official last day of school – secondary school, that is – for my youngest. It’s also a celebration for...