Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Preteens & Teens, Technology Creating Family Technology Conversations That Work Talking about technology, screen time, and media choices with our children and teens isn’t always easy. Here are some practical... Continue Reading
Mental Health, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips How to Talk to Your Child About Difficult Topics Talking to your child about difficult topics is one of the most challenging parts of parenting. Whether a family member is seriously... Continue Reading
Discipline & Behavior, Parenting Skills Let’s Hear It for the Dads! Twice yearly, I pay visit to my beloved redwoods along the coast or somewhere in the northern most part of our beautiful, diverse state.... Continue Reading
Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Technology Screen Time Guidelines for Families: An Age-by-Age Guide Screen time. Two words that can make any parent feel instantly guilty or overwhelmed. The good news? Our understanding of children and... Continue Reading
Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips 5 Simple Self-Care Tips for Stressed Parents Many parents today describe feeling burned out—emotionally drained, overwhelmed, and stretched too thin. If you are feeling this way,... Continue Reading
Parenting Skills The Power of Positive Parenting All of us begin the parenting journey with the best intentions. We imagine bedtime stories and snuggles, family meals, and meaningful... Continue Reading
Discipline & Behavior, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Preteens & Teens, Toddlers 5 Proven Ways to Help a Child Who Gets Frustrated Easily Life is full of challenging feelings, and kids don’t come pre-programmed with frustration management skills! If you’ve ever wondered how... Continue Reading
Discipline & Behavior, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips What Every Child Development Expert Wishes Parents Knew About Behavior It’s the middle of a family gathering, and your child suddenly refuses to share a toy, bursts into tears, or shouts “no” loud enough for... Continue Reading
Discipline & Behavior, Holidays, Leisure & Vacation, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips Simplify Your Holiday Season and Avoid Family Pitfalls The holidays can bring both joy and stress. Changes in routine, travel, and social expectations often challenge children—and the adults... Continue Reading
Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, School Challenges Processing Feedback from Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences You’ve just left your child’s parent-teacher conference, and your mind is swimming. Maybe you heard that your energetic... Continue Reading
