Tag Archives: non-ownership

Possession — 9/10 of the Problem?

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Nathan M McTague, CPCC, CPDPE, CMNEC

“This body is mine, cuz it was born on me. Just I get to use it, and no one else. That’s why it’s my body.” That’s the extent of 3 year old Echo’s concept of what she owns — pretty much … Continue reading →

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“Sharing is (S)caring” or the Art of Performance Parenting

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Nathan M McTague, CPCC, CPDPE, CMNEC

It’s a little bit of a shame that we all have to parent on parade. It has its good sides, I know, but more often than not, the visibility of our children, our interactions with them, and their interactions with … Continue reading →

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Seven

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Nathan M McTague, CPCC, CPDPE, CMNEC

We celebrated Xideka’s 7th birthday with full regalia. And like most parents in my position, I am shaking my head in disbelief that it has already been 7 years. Nevertheless, the fact is born in Xideka herself as she runs … Continue reading →

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The Basics

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Nathan M McTague, CPCC, CPDPE, CMNEC

For those of you who may be new to this blog, and therefore have essentially no idea from where I am coming, and what I advocate for parents and children and the relationships between them, I have decided to give … Continue reading →

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