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I am on a mission to help parents reclaim peace, joy, and connection. I help parents find the root cause of their triggers and heal them once and for all. I do this by guiding parents to tap in to their intuition so they can parent from a place of feeling calm, confident, and aligned.
As a Mom of 2, I understand how important it is to feel respected in your home. With a Doctorate in Human Development and Family Studies; specializing in Couple and Family Therapy, I know how important it is that kids feel respected too.
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8 Family Values All Parents Should Incorporate, According to Child Development Experts
Laura Froyen, PhD, a family and child development expert and parenting coach, says kindness should make the top of the list for families who want to define their values, because it sets the stage for many other important traits like generosity, empathy, compassion, and equity.
Emphasizing the importance of kindness can help kids build positive relationships both inside and out of the home, and down the road, to make decisions that consider other people’s well-being. Modeling kindness to your kids can also help them see how good it feels for someone to be kind, which encourages them to mirror it in other interactions.
5 Ways to Decode Your Child's Love Language
"We all want to feel loved and connected unconditionally," explains Laura Froyen, Ph.D., a Wisconsin-based parenting consultant and founder of Balanced Parenting Community. "It's one of the most basic human needs."
Figuring out your child's love language can help you build a deep bond. Fortunately, there are some techniques to help you ID it, too. Here, what the love languages look like and how to find out which speaks to your child.
Wondering When You Can Leave Your Child Home Alone? Here's an Easy Guide To Help
"First and foremost, you need to look up your state and county laws on the matter," says Laura Froyen, Ph.D., a parenting consultant, educator, and host of The Balanced Parent podcast. Laws vary for each state on the exact age when your child can be left home alone. Some states have specific ages, and others let the parent decide. The Washington Post put together an extensive page on resources for each state, but to be absolutely sure, make sure you double-check your own state's laws on the matter.
Should We Have Designated Times When We Talk About the Wedding?
Laura Froyen, a relationship coach with a PhD in Couple and Family Therapy, suggests that designating specific times to discuss wedding plans is one easy way to ensure organizing the details of the big day doesn't undermine the relationship foundation you've worked so hard to create.
"I think most couples would benefit from setting boundaries on their time in general," Froyen explains. "Like having a set time each night to put phones and social media away. It's a great skill to learn!"
How to Have a Positive Attitude in 9 Frustrating Situations
“Talk to your partner and plan a time for a short break today to reconnect with an activity that really filled your cup before you had kids,” suggests Laura Froyen, PhD, a parenting and relationship coach in Madison, Wisconsin. That may be a hobby, like watercoloring, or something relaxing, like reading. “Incorporating these activities into your life can be a powerful way to recharge,” she says. The trick is to be prepared for these moments, so buy the supplies you’ll need (paintbrushes and nice paper, for example) in advance and put them in an easy-to-access box—hidden away from prying kiddos, of course.
FIVE FAMILY VALUES TO START TEACHING NOW!
Kindness should be on the top of the list. According to expert, Laura Froyen, PhD, in an article with Fatherly.com. Froyen states that kindness sets the stage for many other important traits. Kindness leads to learning how to be generous, empathetic, compassionate, and more.
How Telling Your Daughter to 'Be Nice' Teaches Her to Put Her Needs Last
“That message tells girls that if they set boundaries with a boy — like if they don’t want to be chased on the playground — that boys don’t need to listen,” Dr. Laura Froyen, Ph.D., a family therapist, tells Fatherly. “Boys should have the same expectations for responsibility taking as girls. It’s really harmful to girls to consistently let boys off the hook for their behavior.”
Don’t let the pandemic keep kids from going outside in chilly weather
“If you know your kids will resist, be proactive,” says parenting consultant Laura Froyen of Madison, Wisconsin, whose daughters are 5 and 8. “Have a conversation during a calm, connected moment, while having a snack or playing quietly.”
18 Fun Winter Activities for Kids
“Give kids a nature-based list of what to look for, like pinecones, berries, acorns, bird feathers, or whatever they might find in your yard,” says Laura Froyen, Ph.D., host of The Balanced Parent podcast and a mom of two in Madison, Wisconsin. You can even give it a theme by hiding toys outside for kids to find. “We’ve done scavenger hunts for Frozen figurines, dinosaurs, and dollhouse furniture,” says Dr. Froyen. Here’s another idea: Freeze colored water into ice cubes, then hide them around the yard for kids to find.