anxiety

A friend of ours said, “I am so competent at work and with friends. I’m on my game almost all the time. But when my...

“I want that toy!” “I need more kisses!” “I want these jeans!” Kids of all ages can get laser focused onto the thing they just...

We can joke about it now. Mostly. But, at the time, I saw it as one of my worst parenting moments and I worried I’d...

We all have dreams for ourselves and our children. When we run into difficulties with our kids, those dreams feel threatened. It is easy to...

There are some mornings when I wake up with a knot in my stomach and questions on my mind. Maybe you’ve been there too. (Or...

Large family holiday gatherings can be tough for lots of reasons. Over-stimulated, over-sugared,  over-excited and under-slept kids are simply going to struggle. But there may...

Did you find this blog because you Googled, “How do I get my baby to sleep through the night?” Well then, my friend, soak in...

No matter the type of school – preschool, public, private, home-school, or alternative school – the transition from summer activities to educational studies generally has...

It’s halfway through the summer, and you’re finding yourself in power struggles over screen time with your kids. “Why can’t they simply obey me and...

“Nooooo, Mommy, Noooooo! Don’t GO!” screams the little fighting octopus fastened to your legs. It can be heart wrenching and embarrassing to pry your child...