As I am writing this I am sitting comfortably on a cushy sofa sipping a latte in a very posh kiddie play center. It is really more of a glorified hamster cage that kids go absolutely nuts over! Some days it’s hard to get some time to yourself as a mom. No matter how much [...]
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What 3-Letter Word Can Stop a Tantrum in its Tracks?
What is This 3-Letter Word? The most frustrating thing I’ve experienced as a mother of young kids is the drama of tantrums and meltdowns. Can you relate? Amidst weeping, wailing, and gnashing of little teeth, I discovered a three-letter word that almost magically call a halt to all the drama. What is this three-letter word? [...]
Plastic Surgery to Prevent Bullying?! Where Do Parents Draw The Line?
Would You Allow Your 7-Year-Old To Get Plastic Surgery? The other day on Facebook there was a thread that was discussing the recent news coverage of a 7-year-old girl who, in fact, did get plastic surgery. The girl’s mother wanted to protect her daughter from bullying and help give her the chance to grow [...]
Parenting By The Minute: Why Won’t My Son Get Dressed?
Stubborn or Scared? The other morning I was scrambling trying to get my kids ready so we could make it on time to Eli’s well-child visit and to get his hearing checked. (We’ve been unsure if he is suffering from hearing loss or just selective hearing lately). Eli was dragging his feet…quite literally. He was [...]
Why Were My Kids Were Watching a PG-13 Movie?
NOT Just Another Day in Daycare… The other day I dropped my kids off at the daycare at the gym so I could go to a Pilates class (it has taken me almost 5 years to get trust other people to watch my kids). After my class was over, I went back to pick up [...]
Birds of Prey: A fun field trip
I’m a true lover of real-time, hands on learning with my kids. Each day is filled with these opportunities. It’s so satisfying to take advantage of them.
Why You Should Let Your Kid Get Bumps and Bruises
Have you ever wanted to bulldoze all the obstacles out of your child’s path? Read this article to find out why this is robbing your child of necessary learning experiences.
Your Kids Will Listen To You When…
The cows come home? When pigs learn to fly? Some days it feels like that! According to John Gray, Ph.D (author of “Men are From Mars and Women are From Venus), “Children listen to their parents when parents learn how to listen to their children.” So, what’s the best way to get your kids to [...]
Why Did The Doggie In The Window Make Me Cry?
Why did a simple children’s book bring tears to my eyes? Discover the powerful lesson in an old children’s song.
Back to School: Focus on What They Do Best
Are you teaching your child to be mediocre in their weaknesses or strong in their strengths?
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