Positive Parenting
With a Perceptive Spirit

August 28, 2010 – Just as we need to plug in and ensure a secure connection of our most valued appliance before using, we must also connect deeply to our child before expecting a "smooth" ride on their developmental journey.  All children need to know that their parents are for them, and that we will stay in this race no matter what may come along the way. No matter how old a child is, he/she desires to be loved in their purest form.  Quite often we must seek and discover our child's love in the sensory world.  Our children are at their purest when they have been offered sensory experiences that meet their deepest need for connection to their world. The best part about this aspect of work/play with our child is that it is ALWAYS good for them, and can be even better for us.  It is within these moments that our child comes to KNOW the unconditional love of his/her parent, and the parent comes to KNOW the value of love, acceptance, and the importance of "joining." When we have "joined" our child's journey...we've successfully captured their hearts, and are on our way to teaching and guiding!!! It is within this deep connection that we will discover where our child is working on his/her developmental road.  The "signs" are becoming clearer!!!  #1 "Open with GREAT expectancy!!!"   –DK

August 26, 2010 – So here I am beginning this new journey of sharing online to some of the MOST precious people in my UNIVERSE....PARENTS!!!!  I come to you today to discuss the critical nature of opening, discovering, and nurturing those cherubs we have come to know as our children.  Truly children are our MOST precious gifts, but sometimes their packaging can cause some unforeseen bumps along their road of development.  As we begin this journey, we must first recognize that ALL children are unique and come with their own developmental timelines.  Although, we have an original map to guide us, we often find that our child's development may take a side trip or several to be honest.  We must be prepared!!  Parents must KNOW what developmental stage their child "should'' be at and what this stage should look like, feel like, and how best to support the child physically and emotionally.  With this knowledge parents can KNOW that they are on the right track, and even when it feels a bit stressful one can take comfort that the child cannot go around, under, or over this stage....they must go THROUGH it!!  As we "unwrap," my hope is that as parents you will be strengthened, encouraged, and hope-filled!!  –DK

April 28, 2010 – I am thrilled to announce the inauguration of my new blog. I'm looking forward to sharing my thoughts on parenting and developmental issues for children. I'm especially excited to have this new vehicle for communication with you, the parents of children with developmental challenges. I'm looking forward to supporting you with your concerns, frustrations and – SUCCESSES! Look for the first postings here soon.
      This blog will be a true exchange where I can share information, experiences, ideas and resources. I welcome your questions and comments and want this space to spur you into deep thoughts and ideas and connections with your children. I am so excited to begin this new journey with you all and pray that it will deepen your heart connection with your children and empower you to explore who your child was uniquely created to be and who you were created to be in your child’s life.
     For now, I'm off to Singapore for a series of seminars, events and one-on-one sessions with some terrific kids and their parents! I'll be back in touch very soon. –DK