The group portrait of all your children… it always sounds like a nice idea. How often have you thought ‘I’ll bet Grandma would love a photo of all the kids together – I’ll see if I can make that happen!’ and then your sweet idea turned into a nightmare as you attempt to corral the […]
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!
Should I Give My Kids Snacks?
I see parents carry around snacks – lots of snacks for their kids. I don’t do that. I want my kids to eat their meals. Am I being too tough? Am I starving my kid? There is nothing that sends some folks into high gear like their child saying, “I’m HUNGRY!” I am in no […]
Healthy Back to School Snack Ideas
Back to school time is coming up fast and, as you already know, it’s hectic to say the least! Coming off of a busy summer can leave parents frazzled and overwhelmed before the school year even begins. It’s important to help your children shift gears from summer fun and days by the pool to the […]
Flourless Chickpea Chocolate Loaf
Are you looking to sneak some nutrients into your child’s dessert? Try these chickpea mini chocolate loaves made with an entire can of chickpeas. The taste is mild with no “bean” taste, just a nice fudgy, chocolate flavor. The texture is slightly crumby so you may be cleaning up a small trail of crumbs after […]
S.O.S. Product Review: Zero to Five
*This is sponsored product review When you’re a new parent, the miracle of life might not always feel so miraculous. Maybe your latest 2:00 a.m., 2:45 a.m., and 3:30 a.m. wake-up calls have left you wondering how “sleep like a baby” ever became a figure of speech – and what the options are for restoring your […]
Managing Back To School What Ifs, Worries, and Uncertainties
As a child and adolescent psychologist, I’m relishing the excitement of the summer season as the kids I work with tell me about their camps, vacations, days at the pool or beach, and freedom from homework and school. At the same time, August has arrived and that first day of the new school year is […]
Soothing Toys for Kids with Autism
Autism is a prevalent neurological disorder affecting millions of kids all over the world. Of course, just like any other children, a special needs child needs to feel cared for and nurtured. One way of showing your child that you care is by giving him customized toys that will surely catch his interest and pique his learning and creativity skills.
Why Consistency IS the Key
There was a recent article denouncing the positivity and usefulness of consistency. Rigidity, yes, denounce away. Unrealistic expectation of perfect parenting, yup, denounce that too. Consistency, though- that is the keeper. Read on and you will discover the three misconceptions about consistency. Consistency Is Impossible Nahhhhh, consistency is not impossible, it just takes clarity of […]