School Age Young

Helping Your Child Sleep Peacefully: A Guide for Parents of Kids Under 6

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.

Feeling Sane About Your School Decision (Video)

Feeling Sane About Your School Decision (Video)

So many parents feel distressed, confused and overwhelmed with deciding what to do with their children and school. Yes/No. What about Covid19? What about their social development? Did I choose correctly? Are many of the concerns most parents are dealing with. This 7 minute video walks you through how to think about your decision and how to accept this very messy school year.

Why They Tell You They Don’t Have Friends (Video)

Why They Tell You They Don’t Have Friends (Video)

A popular question of parents with children in kindergarten to second grade is how to help their children manage friendships. Watch this video to understand how to help them and how to understand how your children experience their friends and classmates.

A Common Culprit for Challenging Behavior in Children Under 8 (Video)

A Common Culprit for Challenging Behavior in Children Under 8 (Video)

Have you ever wondered why your child lies, why they deny their mistakes, why they blame others for what they have done. This video will give you the biggest culprit for this behavior. Watch.

Discipline, Assistance and Bullies in a Preschool Classroom

Discipline, Assistance and Bullies in a Preschool Classroom

Cross-armed and teary-eyed parents sat across from me, listening to me speak about the issues in their children’s classroom. They took a deep unified breath after I stated clearly, “There’s no such thing as a bully in a preschool classroom.”

Speaking To Your Children About School Shootings

Speaking To Your Children About School Shootings

I have lost track of how many times I have cried and simultaneously been inspired due to the events at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, in Parkland, FL. The school is close to home. I live in Miami. That morning I knew that many parents would be reaching out to me wondering how to best help their children.

What to Expect the First Days of School from Your Kinder to Second Grader

What to Expect the First Days of School from Your Kinder to Second Grader

Schools around the corner or maybe you have already begun.  You have been buying supplies and preparing for school.  You probably have been reading books and talking about school to your soon to be little ones these past few weeks.  You've done it because you understand that if you predict for your child then they will be ready when the REAL thing happens.

What about you?  How are you preparing for the school year?

Why Parenting Books Fail You (VIDEO)

Why Parenting Books Fail You (VIDEO)

Find yourself in the parenting section of the bookstore frustrated and lost?  Ever wonder how what you read can translate to your daily life as a parent?  In this video you can get the top reason why those parenting books are failing you.