by chanson | Jan 22, 2025 | Open-Relational Parenting
Experiencing Awe with Children I’ve come across several news posts lately that reference the work of Dacher Keltner, mostly related to his recent book, AWE: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How it Can Transform Your Life1. Keltner is a professor of...
by chanson | Dec 30, 2024 | Open-Relational Parenting
Over the past few years, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about theology and parenting. From starting a doctoral program to writing a soon-to-be-defended dissertation to planning a book and seminars, I’ve been working on giving people healthy ways to think about God...
by chanson | Dec 15, 2024 | Open-Relational Parenting
Applying Open and Relational Parenting to Real Life Recently, one of my patient’s moms asked, “How do I get my children to start taking responsibility for themselves?” She gets frustrated when they leave their toys and clothes strewn all over their rooms and play...
by chanson | Nov 24, 2024 | Open-Relational Parenting
A Chuppah Blessing Last weekend, Linda and I were blessed to attend a beautiful Jewish wedding led by Rabbi Micah Greenstein. He translated and explained the Hebrew readings and songs, highlighting several delightful themes, including the underlying love in the room,...
by chanson | Nov 4, 2024 | Open-Relational Parenting
Loving despite what others do My dad grew up as one of three boys. They were each three years apart, starting with my Uncle Herrold, followed by my Uncle Bud, and finally followed by my dad, Charles. I remember hearing stories of their childhood antics whenever our...
by chanson | Oct 26, 2024 | Open-Relational Parenting
Valuing others in relationship Kids love to do things alongside their parents. Over the past several weeks, I’ve asked my patients what they enjoy doing with their parents. I’ve heard about camping, hiking, fishing trips, and amusement parks. Sports, crafts, cooking,...
