Emotions, Gentle Parenting, and Your Children: How Do They Work Together?

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 Sibling Conflict

Managing Sibling Conflict

Are you struggling to navigate the ups and downs of sibling relationships? It's a common challenge many parents face, but fear not. Today, we're diving into effective ways to handle those squabbles and teasing bouts between siblings.

Expert Tips for Screen Time and Transitions

Expert Tips for Screen Time and Transitions

Are you struggling to manage your high-energy kids' screen time and transitions? You're not alone. Many parents face challenges when it comes to setting boundaries with their children, especially during activities like brunch with the grandparents. Here's some insightful advice on managing kids behavior around screen time and transitions from a recent discussion…

Navigating the Tween and Teen Years: Understanding Your Child's Brain Development

Navigating the Tween and Teen Years: Understanding Your Child's Brain Development

Entering the tween and teen years can feel like stepping into uncharted territory for both parents and children alike. This transitional phase presents a unique set of challenges as children grapple with significant cognitive and emotional developments.

Managing High-Energy Toddlers: Tips for Busy Parents

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

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.

Redefining Homework: Nurturing Skills Beyond Academics

Redefining Homework: Nurturing Skills Beyond Academics

Do you find yourself worrying excessively about your child's homework and academic progress? Multiple studies suggest that homework doesn't significantly enhance academic knowledge. It's time to shift perspective. Homework can serve as an exercise to help children develop essential social emotional skills like perseverance, navigating challenging tasks, and handling emotions.

How do Children Feel Love

How do Children Feel Love

In a lot of my parenting consultations I find myself telling the parents that the best way to manage their concerns is to increase love and decrease consequences. This past month a parent ask me to be more specific about what love looks like for children. What did they have to do to choose love over consequences. I thought that maybe all of you would like the answer to this question so here are my answers: