Organizing Theory & Artistry
One aspect of perfectionist parenting I wanted to be sure to address this month is how to explain to a child that their perfectionist parent really is not reacting to a deficiency in the child but rather a personal, unresolved psychological issue in the parent. …
So far, our discussion of perfectionist parenting has focused primarily on middle and upper middle class concerns about schooling and extracurricular activities. Yet it is easy to forget that most kids in the United States don’t fall into this category. Two recent news items really …
If you are trying to understand what would make someone adopt a perfectionist parenting style, you don’t need to look too much further than society’s tendency to blame every imperfection in a child on the child’s parents. This is not new to our generation and …
As I am expecting another child next month and have a lot of parenting issues on my mind, I hope you will indulge me for the next two months in a discussion of parenting-related topics. Even if you are not a parent, I hope to …
Earlier this month, I mentioned the possibility of making customized garden stepping stones/plant markers. One of the great products I found on amazon.com was the Make Your Own Poetry Stones Deluxe Kit. It was a great price, looked pretty simple and offered so much creative …