Parents Tips
It’s Summer — So Why Is My Child So Anxious?
What’s that Porgy and Bess song “Summer time and the livin is easy”…? You may be thinking that certainly doesn’t...
6 Habits that Help Your Kids Get a Better Night’s Sleep
Sleep is vital for children’s bodies and brains. According to the National Sleep Foundation, the younger we are, the more sleep we...
“This one has a motor!” — Raising Active Kids
When my daughter was four years old, we visited a friend with a large cat. The cat was heavy, but my daughter struggled mightily to pick...
Who Has Come to Live with Us? Adolescence Brings Big Changes
Many parents experience such dramatic changes in their child between the ages of 11 — 14 that they feel like an alien has taken...
Raising an Emotionally Resilient Child
Parents strive to support their children through life’s ups and downs but sometimes it’s hard to know how to help. The...
Tips to Stay Connected with Your Teen
Adolescence is a time when children and parents begin to spend less time together. It is a time when teens begin to develop their...
Don’t go!—Recognizing Separation Anxiety in Your School Age Child
From the first day of life humans are social beings. Upon a separation from a caregiver a baby rightfully senses danger and their nervous...
A Different Approach for Daily Routines: 6 Steps for Success
Parents often struggle on a daily basis to get their kids to do the most basic tasks. Requests to get dressed, brush teeth, put away...