How do you handle your children's fears as a parent? Because it's "Back to School" time for the vast majority of students, your children might be stressed or afraid to be in a classroom again. Lisa continues the conversation today with parenting expert Susan Stiffelman, who says your children may actually be your greatest teachers. The very behaviors that push every parent's buttons, can actually be used to help them build awareness and shed old patterns, allowing them to raise their children with ease and enjoyment. Listen today as Susan shares practical advice and exercises from her book, "
Parenting with Presence." She also talks about how children today are overscheduled and how it's good to have relaxing downtime.
Susan Stiffelman, MFT, is an internationally respected parent educator, therapist, author, and parenting expert. She is the Huffington Post's weekly parenting advice columnist (Parent Coach) and the author of "
Parenting Without Power Struggles." Her latest book is "
Parenting with Presence: Practices for Raising Conscious, Confident, Caring Kids." Info:
SusanStiffelman.com.
