by Dr. Sarah Klagsbrun of ParentingWithDrK.com, Child Psychiatrist, Medical Doctor, and mother of three The birth of a new baby is always an adjustment for an older sibling. So how can you make the adjustment easier for the big sister/big brother? TIP #1: Being called the “big brother” or “big sister” may NOT be so […]
Category: Big Kid
We know you probably hear this all the time, but don’t kids grow up so fast!? One minute you’re worrying that your baby will never sleep through the night and may very well go to school without being potty trained and the next minute, they’re all grown up (which brings it’s own set of challenges!). Don’t worry because here you’ll find parenting tips, through big kid articles, videos and activities on fostering positive friendships, healthy eating habits, language and developmental delays, protecting your children from predators, reinforcing learning at home and more!
Make “New” (foods) Work For You (and your child)
What better month to talk about “new” than in January? It’s not just a month to think about fresh starts, but also a month to consider how you bring “new” into your child’s life. Research shows that: * Kids who are the most afraid of trying new foods are also reluctant to try new experiences. […]
Positive Parenting – Cooperation Techniques
Sorry for the delay in posting the latest and greatest on my positive parenting class. Sick kiddos, hectic holidays, and work commitments have kept these ideas in Microsoft Word for a couple of weeks. When I last left off I was anxiously awaiting the 22 cooperation techniques to get me through the day. These are […]
Halloween Safety Tips and Precautions for Kids
Trick or Treat! October is here and for the past few weeks kids and stores have begun reminding us of the most important night of the kid calendar—Halloween! By now I’m sure you have seen the piles of candy overflowing in supermarkets and the catalogues filling your mailboxes with both simple and elaborate costumes for kids, […]
Why Do Some Kids Wake Up So Early? What to Do If Your Kid Is an Early Riser
Why do some kids get up super early? If your child has always been an early riser but overall sleeps well and is well rested then I’m sorry to say you just have one of those children. As a parent all you really can do is try to establish a “reasonable” wake time as a […]