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
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Connecting With Your Teen — It’s Okay If It’s Not Perfect
If you are struggling to connect with your teen, you are not alone! Here are a few ways that you can strengthen your connection with your teen: Show Them Love Most important — show your teen that you care about them. It does not have to be perfect. Keep up with any traditions you’ve been Read More
Tell Me Something Happy Before I Go to Sleep
By Joyce Dunbar and Illustrated by Debi Gliori Ages: 1-8 years old A cozy book about two bunny siblings talking about happy things at bedtime. Their sweet conversation makes small ordinary things feel magical and sleep feel like something children can look forward to. “What do you see in the corner?”, asked Willoughby. “I see Read More
“What if I’m not the Preferred Parent?”
Your child needs you even on the days you might feel rejected. So what do you do? 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
Babies on the Move – Understanding Unequal Crawling in Babies
It is so exciting when our babies start moving and grooving. We love to see our babies crawl! Some babies prefer to move forward with one side of their body while using the other side minimally or not at all. This means they rely more on one arm and one leg to propel themselves forward, Read More