Times – oh, how they change. Back when my boys were babies, I absolutely hated the “fall back” time change. I would hear everyone say how great the fall time change is because we gain an extra hour over our lazy, leisurely, glorious Sunday. In fact, way-way back before I had kids, I too embraced […]
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Tips to Help Children Navigate Emotions and Worry at the Holidays
As the holiday season approaches, there will be many changes to your family’s normal routine. Perhaps you have family members staying at your home, traveling from one location to another or even traveling a great distance during a very short period of time. For children, these changes to their normal routine can add some extra […]
How to Help Your Kids Develop Healthy Eating Habits
As adults, we know how important it is to ensure that our children develop healthy behaviors as they grow. We set up play-dates so they can learn to interact with others and practice politeness and we implement a night-time routine that they associate with sleep, but do we ever focus on teaching them how to […]
Tips to Promote Healthy Play Patterns to Enhance Infant and Toddler Language
Follow your child’s lead in play. Letting the child lead the way in play is a nurturing way to foster concept formation and language learning. Observe what kinds of play activities your child shows an interest in. A young child’s play is a window to her imagination and her ability to make sense of the […]
Real Parenting Confessions and Concessions
Ever wonder if you’re the only parent who breaks from conventional thinking on a common parenting issue… or speculate just how common today’s parenting practices really are? UrbanSitter, an online parenting resource for finding childcare, surveyed more than 350 of its families from across the United States to get the inside scoop on controversial parenting […]
But I’m NOT Sorry! What To Do When A Child Has Done Wrong
For years, as a Teacher, Parent Coach, and Passer Byer (I know. Passer Byer is not really a word but, eh, now it is.) I have heard very well-meaning, parents, teachers, and the like tell children to say, “I’m sorry” when they have made a less than desirable choice. I get it, really I do. Grown ups want […]
Moso Bags: Eco-Friendly, Non-Toxic Air Purifiers
*This is sponsored product review Part I: THE SKINNY (in other words, what’s the product being reviewed, why is it different and why should I consider buying it?) What is a Moso Bag? The Moso Bag is a “non-toxic, eco-friendly, fragrance free, extremely effective air purifier that absorbs odors, bacteria, harmful pollutants and allergens. It […]
Preparing for the First Three Months: Teleclass Re-Cap
During this tip-filled teleclass, expert Dana Rosenbloom shared practical information on topics such as bathing a newborn without feeling like you need to be an octopus; including healthy sleep habits from the start; how to make tummy time comfortable for a baby who hates being on her belly; and whether you can really hold your […]