Parents are already contacting me in a panic about the upcoming time change on March 14th. My job is to reassure them, and in fact I find “spring forward” is easier than falling back for two reasons: 1. Kids are […]
Notice, Calm and Comfort your own big emotions and shift from reacting in anger to responding with love. I had a lot of success with traditional behavior modification strategies as a high school teacher, and then was really disappointed when […]
While the Winter Holidays are dear to our hearts, they can be a problematic time for sleep and stress. Between travel, large gatherings, late bedtimes and lack of routine, it’s highly likely your sleep – or your child’s – will […]
A time change is upon us again! In a few days the clocks will be “falling back” as Daylight Saving ends, but your child’s body clock will take a few weeks to catch up. Here’s how to be prepared for […]
I must admit, I had some pretty strong fear about what it would look like when my child developed her own specific fears. Around age three, children begin to sense their own vulnerability and aspects of the world around them […]
I gotta say, 2020 is NOT turning out how I had envisioned. There is information overload, fear, and so many unknowns with my kids home from school and life as we know it grinding to a halt. Yet, I am also finding […]
Like all activities; you enjoy traveling more when the whole family is getting the rest they need. When you’re planning to travel with your child, an important thing to consider is how your travel plans are going to affect your […]
Wouldn’t it be great if your child knew exactly what was expected of them at bedtime, and each night they cooperatively did it in a reasonable amount of time? This is every parent’s dream, mine included. We’ve had […]
There will come a time (I know, it’s heartbreaking) when your child will be ready to cut their nap. This is one of the hardest transitions for families, and I’ve got some strategies to make the process easier, once […]
