being realistic
You Need a Timeout!
Having enjoyed my Mother’s Day immensely, I found myself reflecting on what made it so nice. I could not help but appreciate that it was a day of relaxation. My ‘children are adults, and I know that being a mom to an adult vs. a small child is completely different. My adults understand the value…
Read MoreChoosing Safe Toys for Your Little One
Toys are a large part of childhood. They play an important part in the learning and development of children of all ages.Yet hundreds of kids end up in the emergency room every year due to toy related injuries. Children 3 years old and younger are especially at risk from choking because they tend to put…
Read MoreThe Importance of Safety and Consistency for Children
Consistency is the cornerstone of learning. Children learn through exploration and outcome. If they push a button it sounds ‘ding!’. And, no matter how many times they push that button the outcome is the same. Button = ding. During these uncertain ‘Covid’ times children are having a difficult time – let’s face it – we…
Read MoreSo, you are having a power struggle with your toddler?
You are feeling like, well frankly, an idiot. You are thinking, “why am I arguing with a child?” You are feeling that he/she should have a hefty amount of respect for you and know that you are ‘the boss of him/her’ – right? We have all been there. We say things like “if you are…
Read MorePotty Training Success
Don’t worry. Your child will not wear a diaper to college! I tell all the parents at our preschools that patience is the key to success – at potty training, introducing new foods or sleep routines. You have all heard the saying “you can lead a horse to water – but you can’t make him…
Read MoreHappy 2017!!!!
Each year each person vows to change…. “New Year’s Resolutions”. Everyone has wonderfully inspired intentions of “making this the best year yet!” I encourage that!!! Especially when it comes to being a better parent. We all want to be that perfect parent! (of course). I suggest small and attainable steps for being better – at…
Read MoreWe ALL have Bad Days….
Have you ever felt so tired at the end of the day that you almost can’t fall asleep? The tired I am thinking about is not the ‘wow, I got so much accomplished today’ kind of tired. The tired I am talking about is the ‘I forgot to send in lunch for my son, the…
Read MoreSummer Time is COMING! Yay
If you are anything like me, you wait all year until summer! You forget that summer brings with it a lot more that beautiful sunshine. Summer time is filled with moving up ceremonies, graduation, communions, confirmations, family barbeques, packing and unpacking for beach trips, trips to the park, etc. We look forward to reading a…
Read MoreMaybe a Hug Can Help
My children are now teenagers and I am happy that many years ago I learned an important lesson from them. We were late for a party or something. The day is clear in my mind. “Find your shoes”, “Where is your sister?”, “Where are your shoes?”, “We don’t have time for that right now”, “We…
Read MoreYour New Year’s Resolution
HAPPY NEW YEAR! If you are like me, you look forward to “a new year, a new you”. This year, let’s all work toward being an even more awesome parent. I have read “The Power of a Positive Mom” (I recommend this book) and have taken “Positive Discipline, along with a dozen practical courses…
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