by Admin | Apr 25, 2026 | Discipline & Behavior, Parenting Skills
Twice yearly, I pay visit to my beloved redwoods along the coast or somewhere in the northern most part of our beautiful, diverse state. It is a much needed pilgrimage, away from my schedule, computers, and the usual demands of everyday life. One never knows—but...
by Admin | Mar 8, 2026 | Parenting Skills
All of us begin the parenting journey with the best intentions. We imagine bedtime stories and snuggles, family meals, and meaningful conversations. What we don’t always anticipate is how sleep deprivation, constant clean-up, big emotions, and financial pressures can...
by Admin | Nov 13, 2025 | Choosing Schools, Education, Toddlers
The results are in. Children who participate in quality preschool programs do better academically, professionally, and personally. A strong preschool program focuses on learning and development, teaching academics as well as critical social and emotional skills. To...
by Admin | Nov 10, 2025 | Discipline & Behavior, Holidays, Leisure & Vacation, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
The holidays can bring both joy and stress. Changes in routine, travel, and social expectations often challenge children—and the adults who love them. With a little awareness and intention, your family can embrace a simpler, more meaningful season. Simplify by...
by Admin | Nov 4, 2025 | Discipline & Behavior, Parenting Tips
The changing seasons provide us with special opportunities to create lifelong family memories while allowing us to slow down and honor the turning of the year. Celebrating each unique season can lend us perspective and put us in greater touch with the natural world...
by Admin | Oct 1, 2025 | Leisure & Vacation, Occupational Therapy, Special Challenges
October is full of excitement—cooler weather, falling leaves, pumpkins on every doorstep, and of course, Halloween. For many kids, Halloween is all about costumes, parties, and trick-or-treating. But for children with sensory processing challenges, this holiday can...
by Admin | Aug 17, 2025 | Bullying Prevention, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, School Challenges, Special Challenges
The first day of school, your daughter has a tummy ache. You take her temperature, but you already know that what’s really ailing her is another common childhood ailment: school phobia. Many children experience extreme anxiety when they enter new situations—new...
by Admin | Jul 7, 2025 | Parenting Skills
Coming to terms with a separation or divorce and making an adjustment over the long run are processes. Just when you think you have it figured out, there is another hiccup or something more monumental, like the other parent taking you back to court over a myriad of...
by Admin | Nov 3, 2024 | Holidays, Leisure & Vacation, Parenting Skills
Thanksgiving presents families with wonderful opportunities to express gratitude. The traditional Thanksgiving meal offers a pause from the everyday and a rare chance to gather with the express purpose of giving thanks. But what happens when Thanksgiving is over? In...
by Admin | Oct 29, 2024 | Anxiety, Leisure & Vacation, Mental Health, Parenting Skills, Toddlers
With the holidays right around the corner many of us are beginning to think about our plans and how we will celebrate. When factoring in how to help an anxious child during this time the arrangements can become even more complicated and at times daunting. Short of...
