Parenting young children can feel overwhelming. Many caregivers often find themselves wondering, "Is this normal behavior?" when faced with their little ones' actions such as hitting, biting, or pushing. Here, you'll find insights on those all-too-common issues of biting and hitting in children under seven, reassuring you that it’s completely normal.
The Parent’s Guide to Preschool: Priorities and Tips
The preschool years are pivotal for your child’s emotional and social development. Whether you're dealing with tantrums, teaching patience, or encouraging emotional intelligence, these tips will empower both you and your preschooler.
Navigating Emotional Development in Preschoolers
Navigating the journey of parenting, particularly through the preschool years, is both challenging and profoundly transformative. As an expert in child development, I often discuss the complexities of emotional intelligence with many concerned parents. One of the most surprising revelations for them is learning t
Emotions, Gentle Parenting, and Your Children: How Do They Work Together?
In today's fast-paced world, parenting can sometimes feel like a juggling act, especially when it comes to understanding different parenting styles and programs like gentle parenting, conscious parenting, and others. It's essential for parents to align these methods with their values and personalities to create an effective and harmonious approach to raising children.
Managing High-Energy Toddlers: Tips for Busy Parents
Are you struggling to keep up with your high-energy toddler's adventurous spirit? You're not alone. Many parents find themselves in a whirlwind of emotions when trying to manage their little ones in public spaces. Here are some practical tips to navigate these challenging situations with ease.
Helping Your Child Sleep Peacefully: A Guide for Parents of Kids Under 6
Parenting comes with its own set of challenges, and one of the most common concerns for parents with young children is sleep. When your child is having a hard time sleeping, it can be a stressful experience for both you and your little one. In this blog, we will discuss strategies to help your child sleep better while emphasizing the importance of staying calm and loving throughout the process.
Top 11 Parenting Questions Answered for Peace of Mind
I don't know about all of you but August seemed to pass by in a flash. It feels like I blinked and all of a sudden we were in September. August also felt exhausting for me primarily because I spent a lot of the month thinking about the losses I have experienced thus far and looking forward to yet another season without much change or clarity around my family and me.
Many schools, companies and media networks reached out last month for my expertise. I was both humbled and overwhelmed by the task. But I felt a great sense of gratitude that I could be that source of information for so many. I have put together the questions that seemed to repeat in all of these spaces and I want to share them with you:
The New School Year & What to Let Go
My children started virtual school last week. Last week before they began, I cried because I was thinking about what they are missing out on. I remember 7th and 10th grade and what it meant for me.
But there's an important rule in parenting;
Making Decisions as Parents During Pandemic Times
We are at a phase of these pandemic times in which decision making has become a burden and a cause of anxiety. Most of the questions I am getting from parents are around how to make the best decision for their children taking into account their children's health and their emotional well being.
Talking About the School Decision (VIDEO)
This video is to help one another speak about the school decision and other difficult decisions we are making at this time. This is for grandparents, family members, and friends. There are many difficult decision that parents and families are making and there is a way to support one another without