Self-confident kids and the importance of taking risks
“Be back in time for dinner!” That was me as a kid as I ran out the door to go play with my friends. I lived in a four room…
Anger and Frustration: How to help kids deal with their strong emotions
“I hate them! I hate this party! They’re not my friends anymore. I wanna go home and I wanna see my mom. I wanna see my Dad. I’m going away.…
OMG the in-laws are coming! A Guide to Surviving Family Visits
Does the thought of the in-laws coming to visit your young family bring a smile of joy to your face or… does it strike fear in your heart? Perhaps you’re…
Good Day Sunshine: Chemical-free Sun Safety Tips for Your Family
When I was growing up there was no such thing as sunscreen. There was only suntan lotion. You were supposed to put it on and then lie in the sun…
Keeping baby cool in the heat: Do breastfed babies need water in hot weather?
“Our baby has just started nursing so much more. She just went through a growth spurt and she’s not showing any signs of teething yet. We don’t know what the…
Restaurant 101: take the fear out of dining out with young kids
"Let’s stop and get something to eat.” “You’re sure?” “Yeah.” “I have lots of snacks.” “I know. But I want a meal.” “Ok, but only if you’re ready for it.”…
Fathers: the good, the great, the bad and the ugly.
“He just told me he was leaving us.” Those sorrowful words were said to me the other morning by a stranger I met on my morning walk along the lake.…
Tick Talk: how to remove ticks and prevent Lyme Disease
** Be sure to also read my update on this post here. I want to inform you on some of the new information I have found. “OMG! There’s a tick on…
Parent Shock – when your 3 or 4 year old says awful things to you
“I hate you!” Really? Did you hear that right? No - can’t be. But, actually… you did hear that right. That little person, your child, just yelled at you and…
How children used to play before “Playdates”
“Hi Judy!” came a greeting from a 6 year old who whizzed past me on a little bike as I was about to step off the curb headed to my…