Does the Elf need to STAY on the Shelf?
November 7, 2016 No Comments
Oh, the Elf on the Shelf. When I first heard about this little creature, I will admit I immediately declared myself a non-elfer. The Elf on the Shelf official website
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An AWESOME Script for Parents
October 27, 2016 No Comments
This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending Dr. Shefali Tsabary’s EVOLVE parent conference in New York city. It was a conference full of wonderful insight in deeply meaningful
Surviving the October Crash
October 21, 2016 No Comments
It is around this time of year that the phone at our clinic rings off the hook. I hear from parents everywhere that their kids are struggling. Teachers and principals
Parenting Through the Storm: An Interview with Ann Douglas
October 11, 2016 No Comments
Ann Douglas is the parenting and mental health expert behind the “The Mother of All” series of books. You may have had her “The Mother of All Pregnancy Books” sitting
Separation Anxiety at School: An Infographic
October 6, 2016 No Comments
If morning drop-off is an overwhelming time for your child, you may be dealing with separation anxiety. And not only is separation anxiety difficult for your child, it can be
Separation Anxiety: Why it happens and how to support your child
September 16, 2016 No Comments
Sometimes the human brain outsmarts itself. And this is exactly what is happening for children struggling with separation anxiety. It often goes like this. You get them all pumped up
Is My Child Over-Scheduled?
August 31, 2016 No Comments
I’m often asked about where the line is drawn between “balance” and “overscheduling” a child. We talk a great deal about how children these days are enrolled in more activities
6 Simple Routines For Back-To-School Sanity
August 22, 2016 No Comments
This post is the first in a series focusing on getting ready for Back To School. From routines, to anxiety, to bedtime struggles, heading back to school can bring a
Guest Post: Choosing Love When Your Head’s About to Explode
August 2, 2016 No Comments
I am thrilled to be introducing my readers to Casey O’Roarty, a Positive Discipline Trainer and Coach, and the author of JoyfulCourage.com. Casey is writing today about choosing love –