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Book Review: Raising a Healthy, Happy Eater
Do your kids struggle to eat anything green? This book by two mothers, one a pediatrician and one a speech-language pathologist, is filled with practical tips on how to help kids eat adventurously.
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Bringing Home Baby
When I asked my five-year-old how we could improve the transition of our new baby into our family, I was surprised by his thoughtful response.
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Look Back and Laugh
Many parenting situations are not funny at the time. In fact, some are downright horrifying! But the ability to look back and laugh can make all the difference in how we approach new challenges and put difficult times behind us.
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Technology: What are the rules? – Episode 148
Facebook0 Twitter0 Pinterest0 Evernote Print0 Email11shareIs it OK for our children to have smart phones? Should they be able to have their phones in their rooms at night? Should we set limits on how much time they spend doing different things on their phones and on the computer? What are some ways to monitor what…
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Book Review: Stress-Free Discipline
Are you struggling with your child’s behavior? The principles in this book may help you discover what needs your child is trying to communicate and how you can coach them to better behavior.
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5 Strategies For Helping Children Develop Self-Esteem
Like trust, self-esteem can take months, even years, to build—and sometimes seconds to destroy. It is crucial for parents to pay close attention to their child’s self-esteem, because it can be an indicator of other problems.
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Why Patience is Essential to Raise Special Needs Children
Raising special needs children is a process, a commitment. You will not see amazing things happen right away. For children with disabilities, the end is indefinite, undetermined. It is always challenging, but it’s a challenge that has helped me discover my patience and my strength.
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The Heartbeat Check
No matter how crazy the day … no matter how discouraged I feel … no matter how dismal the state of our nation, The Heartbeat Check offers sanctuary.
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Managing Mealtime Madness
I prioritize family dinner because I want to have a space in the day when my family can come together and be nourished both physically and emotionally. It’s rarely calm and controlled, never clean or quiet, but I’m happy to say that, for the most part, my dinnertime plan is working–for everyone. Here’s how it…
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A Special Agent’s Advice on Keeping Kids Safe: Episode 143
We all want to keep our kids safe–in person and online, and today’s podcast with Special Agent Heather Ryan is full of practical ideas to get going in the right direction.
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Rules or Relationships?
When it comes to raising teenagers, many parents establish a lot of rules and are constantly on the lookout for misbehavior or rebellion. However, nurturing a close relationship with your child could be a better solution.
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Book Review: Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys
I love that this book gave me a greater sense of hope for myself and a deeper respect for my son. Often what I’m reaching for in a parenting book is a greater handle on myself and concrete principles to help me nurture my children. This book provides both.