Fueled by Frustration
“I hate that vest! I’m not wearing it!” “I hate going to the grocery store!” “I hate you!” My kids, especially my 5-year-old, utter “the H-word” more often than I’d … read more
Article Category: Behavior
Avoiding Anxiety
Are your kids stressed? Do you want them to learn how to better cope with life’s big and small stressors in ways that are both helpful and fun? Then encourage … read more
Courageous Kids
Here’s an unwelcome fact: Most kids will experience bullying at school, even if they’re not directly involved as a victim or perpetrator. Studies show that 70 percent of students witness … read more
Avoiding Holiday Meltdowns
It’s December and the holidays are here! It’s “the most wonderful time of year” but oftentimes unrealistic expectations of our young children can cause holiday tears and tantrums. Sensory overload … read more
Finding Forgiveness
You may be at work, at home, or in a waiting room when the mental video clip starts rolling — the one highlighting the slights behind that grudge you hold … read more
Battling Bullies
One of the biggest challenges parents currently face is how to manage our children’s access to technology. When they are young, we worry about them spending too much time staring … read more
Activity Overload?
Back to school means a return to extracurricular activities for many children. Some children are out of the house nearly every night of the week. I have worked with children … read more
The Connection That Counts
My 5-year-old daughter and I tend to get into major power struggles in the morning. I make her the “wrong” breakfast. She wails like I’m torturing her as I attempt … read more
Silence Is Golden
A visit to a silent retreat is on my bucket list. It seems like the ultimate way to reach a mindful, relaxed and introspective state. Science indicates that silence can … read more
Nixing Nighttime Fears
Nighttime fears are highly common — and not just for little kids, either. “Studies show this is affecting up to three-quarters of kids from preschool through adolescence at one time … read more