7 On Sunday: Popular Parenting Picks

ByChristie Burnett

How was your week? It’s been nearly four years since I had a decent night’s sleep and this week I have been feeling it. Having a child who finds it hard to sleep through the night (despite trying possibly every known sleep inducing technique known to man) is exhausting on so many levels, and some weeks it really starts to get you down. Some nights you JUST REALLY WANT TO SLEEP! I survive mostly by sneaky naps on the couch whenever I can, trying to make healthy eating choices and drinking lots of water…as well as enjoying more than a cup or two of coffee each day!

So with today’s popular parenting posts I raise my coffee mug to all of those parents struggling to get enough sleep. We are in this together! There are some great reflections on a range of parenting issues in this collection so I hope you find something to inspire your parenting, whatever stage or phase you are in.

7 On Sunday: Popular Parenting Picks

10 Parenting Habits to Develop Before Your Child Becomes a Teen | Parenting

Life Can Be Stormy, Even for Kids. Here’s How To Help Them Weather the Ups and Downs | Washington Post

9 Ways to Motivate Kids to Love Life (and Push Back Against Societal Pressure to Grow Up!)

Short Film ‘Just Breathe’ Helps Kids Deal With Emotions | Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls

I Miss the Village | HuffPost Parents

8 Reasons to Listen (Really Listen) to Your Child

Not Taking Our Children’s Behaviour Personally | HuffPost Parents

Have a great week everyone!

Christie Burnett is a teacher, presenter, writer and the mother of two. She created Childhood 101 as a place for teachers and parents to access engaging, high quality learning ideas.