Using Screen Time to Start Important Conversations
One of the ways we LOVE using television and movies is for the amazing conversations co-viewing can start. While tricky…
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Is Santa Real? How to answer your child’s questions about Santa
Are you Santa? Is Santa even real? We don’t pretend to have all the answers on these big ones, but…
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How to keep homework from ruining the fun of reading
Just because your child has to read for school, doesn’t mean that the love of reading needs to die. Teachers…
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A Guide to Cooking with Kids: Lessons in Humor, Patience, and Learning in the Kitchen
We’re here to remind you of a joyful, wholesome, and educational experience that you can do in the comfort of…
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Helping Kids Cope with Pet Loss
The loss of a beloved pet is often a young child's first encounter with grief. While it’s normal to want…
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Are there really monsters under the bed? What to know about nightmares
While they may seem silly, nightmares are both very common AND very real for toddlers and preschoolers. What can parents…
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Is It a Regression or Just Plain Development? Children’s Behavioral Regressions Explained
How we respond to our children’s needs matters much more than what we label hard moments - and sometimes parents…
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What to do when your child wants to wear an inappropriate costume
"My daughter wants to wear a skimpy costume for Halloween..." Culturally insensitive, sexually suggestive, or just too gory, what do…
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My Mornings are Torture
Screaming, chasing, temper tantrums, spills, and unfinished cups of coffee. Mornings are just no fun. Looking to find some semblance…
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I Hate Homework!
Some of our biggest battles revolve around homework. The skills associated with studying are critical - and yes, critical far…
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Do Your Homework on Parent-Teacher Conferences
Your palms are sweating, the seats are small, and suddenly you feel like you’ve been called to the principal's office.…
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Replace “How was your day?” What to say that gets kids talking
We've all been there. You pick your child up from school, hug them tight, kiss their sweet smelling little heads…
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