Christmas is a magical time of the year. The joy and spirit of the holidays is even more amplified with children in the home. If …
When Should A Child Stop Believing In Santa?
How To Raise Resilient Kids
As parents we want to clear the path for our kids. We want to remove any obstacle to help our kids navigate life easily. Unfortunately, …
How To Get Your Kids To Listen
A common complaint among parents is “My kids don’t listen”. Parents can spend an astonishing amount of time asking/bribing/cajoling their kids into compliance with little …
How To Help Your Child Feel Loved
Most of us would do anything for our children. One of the most important things we can do for our children is to raise them …
How Many Activities Are Too Many For A Child?
We all want our children to thrive. We want them to be well-rounded with academics, sports and extracurricular activities. But how many activities is too …
How To Help Your Child With After School Meltdowns
Kids are at their best at school. They listen, follow rules, walk in a line, ask to use the bathroom, read, write and speak when …
How To Reduce Temper Tantrums In Kids
While many parents loathe temper tantrums, they are in fact completely typical behavior in kids under 6 years of age. Small kids carry big emotions …
How To Help Your Child Through A Meltdown
Little kids have big feelings and meltdowns are big feelings. Many of us want to stop a meltdown immediately, but we can’t suppress big emotions. …
Teaching A Growth Mindset To Your Teen
Teenagers are known for their varying moods, eye rolls, and sometimes inflexible attitude. Some teenagers are prone to a fixed mindset where they feel “I’ll …
Your College Student And Depression
Parents are usually excited and proud to watch their children go off to college. It’s an accomplishment for both. But what happens when that excitement …