A New Approach for Encouraging Children to Cooperate
Sneak peek: One of the most common questions I hear is about how to get children to cooperate. Typical advice usually …
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Parenting Books to Get You Through Each Phase of the Early Years
Sneak peek: Some of the best parenting books that I’ve found to provide real, useful research-based …
Laid Back Summer Activities That You and Your Kids Will Enjoy
Sneak peek: Summer activities for kids don’t have to involve a lot of camps or scheduled outings. Simple, classic …
Kindness Starts at Home: Cultivating Self-Compassion in Parenting
Sneak peek: What does it mean to have self-compassion in parenting? Does it make us too “soft” on …
Parenting Ideas I’m Embracing This Year
This was made so clear to me as I watched a wonderful video on Instagram the other day from Dr. Tina Payne Bryson …
Playful Ways to Encourage Kindness in Children
Did you know that bullying occurs once every 7 minutes on the playground and 1 out of 5 children report they are …
Social Emotional Learning and Children’s Attention
Research on social emotional learning in schools What I learned was that instead of starting the day straight away with …
Amazingly Common (but unhelpful) Myths About Strong-Willed Children
What Does “Strong-Willed” Really Mean? Seeing Strong-Willed Children from a New Perspective Disciplining a …
The Scientific Reason Why Toddlers Whine (and how to lessen it)
Why Whining Happens Toddlerhood often has a reputation for being a challenging stage of parenting. This stage comes with …
Books to Help You Feel More Confident and Peaceful as a New Mom
Best Books for New Moms The Wonder Weeks Unfortunately, this book was not on my radar (or perhaps had not been published …
Screen Time Recommendations for Kids
Screen time recommendations for kids are a hot topic for parents. Parents face ridicule, guilt and pressure from family …
Toddler Development: A Research-Based Guide for Parents
Toddlerhood can be a challenging time for both parents and kids. Understanding more about toddler development can help …
Simple but Effective Calming Strategies Every Family Should Know
Sneak peek: These calm activities can help kids learn how to manage big emotions, both in the classroom and at home. I …
There is No “Quiet Quitting” When it Comes to Parenting. But Here’s What You Can Do to Feel Less Overwhelmed
Sneak peek: Are you an overwhelmed parent? We all have those days or even seasons when we’re trying to balance …
Back to School Prep: Tips and Products to Ease the Transition
Sneak peek: Back-to-school preparation involves more than just buying school supplies. By tuning into your child’s …
Toys for Emotional Development: Gifts that Keep Giving
Sneak peek: Social emotional learning toys don’t have to be boring. These ideas will keep your kids growing, …
How I Became a Happier Stay-at-Home Mom {by focusing on 3 simple things}
Sneak peek: Focusing on 3 aspects of my stay-at-home mom routine has made all the difference in making daily life more …
“Is This Normal?” When to Worry About Toddler Tantrums
Note: I’m thrilled to feature guest author Dr. Victoria Nolasco to discuss common parent questions about toddler …
More Than Deep Breathing: The Science of Coping Strategies
Sneak peek: We often hear about coping strategies for kids to help with emotional regulation, but they’re …