Any time a child experiences uncertainty, their sense of safety and security feels threatened. “Normal” life events can trigger big doses of uncertainty such as: a new sibling, a move, potty learning, starting school/daycare, a major change in the family’s schedule. 2020 tends to be... Continue reading
That’s right, we did it. We said no tv for the entire summer. My husband and I decided to take this summer and be incredibly intentional with our kids. As we devised our plans, we had three goals in mind: We wanted them to be... Continue reading
One of the biggest challenges of having a third child is giving him quality naps at consistent times. Honestly, a consistent nap time hardly happens. With my older children’s schedule, the poor boy is constantly going to sleep at random hours in the day and... Continue reading
A few weeks ago we shared this great article on our Facebook page written by npr.org, that gave a fun and creative way to reduce the crying and negotiating at bedtime with your toddler or preschooler. The concept is to give your child an actual... Continue reading
It’s that time of year again…the school bells are ringing and it’s back to busy schedules, long days, and lots of playtime for your little ones. But with all the craziness that the long school days can bring, make sure the home is filled with... Continue reading