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Sassy 5 year olds, The Saturday Box, and Hispanicize 2016(VIDEO)

Sassy 5 year olds, The Saturday Box, and Hispanicize 2016(VIDEO)

Parents are everywhere, but a lot of them are on social media speaking about their strengths, concerns, insights, and funny anecdotes.  As a child development and parenting expert I always enjoy reading the tweets and blogs these parents share. So this year I had the opportunity to meet a large group of them at Hispanicize 2016 (#Hispz16).  Hispanicize is the largest annual event for influencers, journalists, and digital content creators to connect with brands and their public.  It was an amazing event full of information and wonderful giveaways. I enjoyed watching the sense of community among the attendants.  I was excited to attend and meet in person so many of the wonderful parent bloggers who so candidly share about their lives.  I was especially excited to meet up with Diana Limongi also known as LadyDeeLG.

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.

How to be Certain They Love You

How to be Certain They Love You

I have been thinking about the time I spend with couples as their therapist.  It is compelling to sit in a couple’s therapy session and witness how love can make a lot of us feel completely out of control.  I see couples fight furiously and notice how each partner is completely oblivious to the fact that it’s not the money or the child that’s the issue.  What they are really fighting about involves three very simple questions, Do you love me?  Will you stay with me?  How can I be sure that you won’t hurt me? When I witness this in a session I have the wonderful and sometimes energizing opportunity of letting them know that they are fighting for love.

Methods and Techniques for Disciplining Young Children

Methods and Techniques for Disciplining Young Children

What is the best method for disciplining our kids?

  • Always focus first on their goal/objective and their emotional state before establishing a boundary. It is best to lower yourself to the child’s level and in the most tranquil form possible describe what the child is feeling, what you expect of them and express that you are certain that next time, they will do it properly.