Talking With Your Children About Climate Change and the Importance of Experiences In Nature
Having a baby is a great act of faith. We believe, hope and pray that these precious little beings that we bring into the world will have a good life,…
Should you push your kids to be independent?
"Don't be such a momma's boy." "Careful you don't turn her into a daddy's girl." When it comes to the development of young children, there is such a strong push…
4-year-old Parenting Magic – “Techniques” that really work
This morning, before I sat down to write my weekly blog, I opened my email to find this message: Subject: It worked! Sally at 4.5 years is very emotional and…
Stress in Young Children: What are the Signs and What to Do – Part 3
Imagine... You are in the middle of a terrifying experience. You desperately need help. You call your “significant other”. Crying, you tell them what is happening and to please come…
Stress in Young Children: What are the Signs and What to Do – Part 2
When I sat down to write this blog post, part 2 of a series on stress in young children, it gave me pause for reflection on the stress in my…
Stress in Young Children: What are the Signs and What to Do – Part 1
What is going on with my girl?” A mom came to me and asked why her little girl was behaving in an unusual and puzzling way. She started full-day kindergarten…
Is Attachment Parenting Right for You and Your Baby?
From time to time I am asked to give presentations to new parents. I love meeting new parents and helping to answer their questions. This week, I have been asked…
Life after the Holidays and “Coming Down Again”
There is a Rolling Stones song from the 70’s aptly titled “Coming Down Again”. Being that it was the 70’s and it was the Stones, it was, of course, written…
Sleep for the Holidays? Oh Heavenly Peace!
“Your toddler will never “get it” and it would be a waste of money.” This week I discouraged two mothers of 1 ½-year-olds from buying a Gro Clock. A Gro-Clock…
How Technology Impacts Your Relationship with Your Child
What would you do if you lost your smartphone? Scary thought isn't it? Up until a few years ago, the word "iPhone" was a tiny part of our language. And…