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Let It Be: Reframing what achievement looks like
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Parents Over Playdates: An Article For EcoParent
“The natural order of things when it comes to the world of a child has always been that parents (or another substitute “big person” in the child’s life) are in the lead of all things. The parent scripts the tone of the child’s existence, they chart the course, they shield, adjust, and calibrate. This is […]
Where Is The Fun? Carving Out Time for Play and Relaxation During Lockdown
We are living in very interesting times. For months and months, we have lived outside of the regular rhythm of our lives due to pandemic lockdowns and/or restrictions. Our schedules and routines have been significantly altered. And for many of us, living a small life that consists of only our immediate households has become *almost* […]
Should I Send My Kids Back To School?: Why You Shouldn’t Crowdsource Your Answer
I’m thrilled to feature a guest article written by David Loyst, my partner-in-presenting and my partner in life. David has been studying and teaching about parenting for over 30 years as a Speech Language Pathologist and Autism Consultant … and has been practicing with his own children for more than 20 years. Over the past […]
Let it Be: Reframing What Achievement Looks Like – My Latest Article on EcoParent!
I remember stepping on the ice for my very first figure skating lesson when I was six years old. They lined us up at the boards and had each child skate across to the other side. I knew very clearly what was going on. They wanted to watch us skate so they could “classify” us. […]
Separation Anxiety at School: An Infographic
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 really hard for you as a parent too. Tears and outstretched arms can conjure stressful emotions in your body; especially as guilt and empathy come into […]
Separation Anxiety: Why it happens and how to support your child
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 for being brave at school drop-off. You remind them that they will get to do all sorts of fun things during the school day like […]
5 Remedies for Homework Headaches
Every parent has been there. Your child comes home, exhausted after a long day, and you give them a snack, let them have some downtime, sit down to dinner, and then…it’s time to hit the books for them – again! They don’t want to do it. You don’t want to do it. And depending on […]
Handling The After-School Meltdown With Style
School is hard work. Whether your child enjoys school or is somewhat less enthusiastic, for every child, it is hard work. What is a school day like for a child – big or small? It goes like this. You have to sit still. For looooong periods of time. When you are built to move. You […]
Should Parents “Rescue” Their Children?
“It’s such a wasted opportunity when a parent rescues a kid …” Jessica Lahey, author of the new book “The Gift of Failure” is quoted as saying the above in response to the “no-drop-off” rule in place at a Florida high school making all sorts of waves on social media this past week. Parents were informed […]