Tips For Modern Parents

My Dear Son: You Are Loved Unconditionally

By Karen Patten | July 23, 2018 |

One of the most important truths in family relationships is that we must demonstrate to our kids what it is to love unconditionally. As a mother raising tweens, I’m learning that one of the best ways to demonstrate my feelings to my boys is to go to the one place I never really wanted to go… #lovedunconditionally #love #tweens #unconditionallove www.themidlifemamas.com

Connected Families Use This One Overlooked Parenting Tool

By Karen Patten | February 16, 2018 |

As our children grow up, it gets harder to find ideas and activities to foster strong family connections. But this idea for a family meeting that parents can use to build a strong family connection that lasts and lasts! #familyconnection #familymeeting www.themidlifemamas.com

Want to Help Your Child Have Fewer Hard Times?

By Karen Patten | May 13, 2017

5 Quick Wins for the Most Vexing Parenting Challenges

By Karen Patten | February 1, 2017

These are the most popular parenting posts of 2016 - so good!! www.themidlifemamas.com

Saying "You Can Do It" Is The Wrong Thing to Say. And Here’s Why…

By Karen Patten | November 5, 2016 |

Preteen boys and girls are going to fail - and we have to let them fail. They may have activities, ideas, and attitude, but young teens don't know everything just yet. Trust me - NEVER say this! www.themidlifemamas.com

One Word To Encourage Self-Esteem In Children

By Karen Patten | October 15, 2016 |

You can encourage self esteem in children with one word. Use it in the right way at the right time, and it can be magical! www.themidlifemamas.com

One Powerful Tool to Encourage Your Child to Open Up

By Karen Patten | June 13, 2016 |

Sometimes it can be harder than you expect to encourage your child to open up about their lives. I've tried lots of open-ended questions, but this simple suggestion worked wonders! www.themidlifemamas.com

How to Respond Perfectly to The Intense Emotions of Your Strong Willed Child

By Karen Patten | February 10, 2016 |

I love my strong willed child. But raising, teaching, and otherwise parenting a strong willed child can pose some, a-hem...shall we say...challenges. I love this tip for responding to the strong emotions of your child! It worked for us!! #strongwilledchild #strongwilled #parenting #parentingtips www.themidlifemamas.com

What to Do When Your Bedtime Routine Isn’t Working Anymore

By Karen Patten | January 19, 2016 |

What do you do when the bedtime routine isn't working? When we were in a "down," this simple hack did the trick! www.themidlifemamas.com

5 Things to Prepare Children For Success

By Karen Patten | September 23, 2015 |

What are 5 things parents can do to prepare children for success? Help prepare your children for life long satisfaction and success - easier than you think! www.themidlifemamas.com