By Guest Columnist Donne Davis Dear Readers, In my absence, as I enjoy vacationing at the Jersey Shore (I have been here long enough to know I should say “at” the Jersey Shore, instead of “on”), it is my pleasure to introduce you to my friend and guest columnist, Donne Davis. Donne Davis and her […]
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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 […]
What Should My Baby Be Doing? (Part One)
I read all the websites about how a baby is supposed to develop during the first year, but it leaves me more confused than anything. How do I know what my baby should be doing physically and when I should worry? I hear this question a lot, and with good reason. Not everyone comes to […]
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 […]
Wedding Crasher, Take Two
Remember the couple whose engagement proposal I crashed last fall? Well, I think I may have bumped into them again in the buffet line at a summer party last weekend. We happened to start chatting (truth be told, after a few glasses of rosé I tend to think that everyone is my BFF), and I […]
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 […]
Through the Eyes of a Child
The other day, my younger son pointed to a woman on a TV commercial and said, “Mom, that woman looks like you!” Bless his little soul, but the actress on the screen looked nothing like me. She was young, very pretty, super tall and well – all professional actressy looking. I tried to figure out […]