The Trick to Trick or Treating with Young Children
Did you love Halloween when you were a kid? I did. I loved dressing up, but I don’t remember any of my costumes. I do know that they were pretty…
Dealing with Overwhelm When Life Doesn’t Roll Easy
“So here are the choices,” I said to the nice man at the computer store. “I can take the computer and smash it, or I can take the keys, shut…
I want my mom! Understanding Separation Anxiety in Children
“Grandma where were you? I didn’t know where you were!” I heard these words from a tear stained little four-year-old boy running towards his grandma as she stepped out of…
Ancient Tradition vs the Modern World: Why we still need a Breastfeeding Week
“New mothers need to suckle their babies right after birth to help them get their milk flowing well”. New research? Not at all. This quote, by Inuit Elder Lena Wolkie,…
Why is my baby crying?
“The baby was crying and crying. There was nothing we could do to comfort her. We had hardly any sleep and were exhausted. At one point, we looked at each…
Teaching your children (and yourself) to embrace life
I love this video! It was going viral on Friday and I absolutely needed to share it with you. Why? Because it’s an example of wonderful responsive loving parenting, And…
The facts about co-sleeping with your baby
It was 6 am. I was fast asleep in bed with my husband and in between us was baby Aaron (my first). “Oh, there he is!” Suddenly, dramatically, shockingly, the…
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…
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…
Sex, Drugs & Tattletaling: What makes your kid trust and talk to you
I'm always advising parents to connect with their young kids as much as possible. The connection made with a child (from newborn throughout their childhood) really makes a big difference…