Hello Families –You are not alone if you are feeling LOTS of strong feelings as we prepare to go back to school! Here are some of our parenting tip articles that may help you through this big transition: Back to school for little ones. Help your child navigate new places. The importance of routines for Read More
Category: Stress Management
3 Reasons Why Routines Help Children
Having routines is helpful for everyone including children, adults, parents, and caregivers. Here are three reasons why routines are beneficial for children: Some routines that you could incorporate into your day with your child, if you haven’t already, are bedtime routines, bathroom routines, and clean up routines. The routines do not have to be complicated. Read More
Book Review: Bounce Back: How to be a Resilient Kid
Bounce Back: How to Be a Resilient Kid >> By: Wendy L. Moss, PhD For ages: 8-12, best read as a family. Bounce Back: How to Be a Resilient Kid is a great resource for parents, even though the author wrote the book for kids. All our book photos link to our Amazon Associates store. Buying Read More
Creating A Baby Helping Plan – Who can you call for help?
Are you welcoming a new baby soon? Now is the perfect time to come up with a plan and contact list for support and help before you need it. We call it your Baby Helping Plan! Knowing who you can call when you need help is a great way to reduce your stress as a Read More
Sing to Your Fussy Baby
Singing a song that your baby recognizes may be the best way to calm them down when they are distressed. A small study (2020) looked at three different ways to calm babies (8 and 10 month old) when holding them was not possible. The study found that talking produced the most negative effect (increased distress), Read More
Self Care For Parents
Caregiving is exhausting. It is a 24/7 job that requires major reserves of time, energy, and patience. Caring for yourself is crucial in order to be able to adequately care for your children. Quick self-care suggestions to keep your tank full: Tap into your relaxation response with deep breathing or meditation. Motherly is a great Read More