Ever think about how much the world has changed just in the last 50 years? It seems everything is changing in leaps and bounds. The world that our children are growing up in is quite different from the world we grew up in. Sometimes it seems like childhood today compared to the past is easier. […]
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Why Positive Discipline Techniques Are So Effective
These days many parents are tuned in to the fact that some forms of discipline are heavy handed. Harsh discipline can actually thwart the development of the child by undermining their confidence and weakening the parent-child connection. However, parents also know that all children can – and do – misbehave from time-to-time. Discipline is an […]
How To Raise Confident Kids: Self-Expression Is Key
Would you like to raise confident children? Most of us recognize confidence as a sign of positive, healthy trust in one’s self and think of confidence as an asset. We aspire to be confident and project confidence because it helps keep us and others from second guessing and doubting. One of the keys to raising […]
Are Your Kids Getting Too Much Screen Time? Try A Blackout Digital Detox
I often feel like this day and age is a fast-paced, real-time experiment for how technology will effect society. Computers and cell phones have become ubiquitous. If your parents wondered how TV screen time would effect their children, we have entered a whole new level! There are so many screens available and all able to […]
Do You Have Developmentally Appropriate Expectations For Your Child?
When a child is misbehaving on a regular basis, it is important to find the root of the problem. Is there something happening at school or with a caregiver? Is there open communication with the child? Are there developmentally appropriate behavioral expectations? Today, I am excited to have parenting expert, registered psychologist, and author, Dr. […]
Our Family Tradition Of Dinner Stories
It is no secret that I believe family is the greatest gift we have and should be prioritized as number one. Having a partner and children to cherish is what gives us purpose and fills our hearts with happiness. The importance of family should never be overlooked or taken for granted. Many families share similar […]
About Emotional Development in Children
Knowing what emotion we are experiencing and why we are experiencing it is not a given. As an adult, it can be easy to forget that. As a parent, we often run into sharp reminders of this with toddlers who can seem so unreasonable. A child’s tantrums or outbursts generally happen when they don’t manage […]