It’s always something right? You get the sleep schedule down. They have mastered potty training. They occasionally share toys with their sibling. And then it strikes. A food they have always loved they suddenly develop amnesia over. “I don’t like that!” becomes their mantra. What happened?! Your kiddo is actually doing exactly what they are […]
Kids respecting boundaries is HARD. Try this.
Space is our friend. We all need to feel safe in our bodies, minds and environments to function well. Since boundaries are abstract concepts we develop over time, kids just don’t get it. They blow past those lines we have because they haven’t gained the skills yet to do otherwise. What a great teaching opportunity! […]
Good communication can be HARD. Try this.
If I had a nickel for every time I heard “I just don’t know how to talk to them!” I would have so.many.nickels. This is a super common issue that brings folks to therapy. Since my work revolves around kids and parents, I will focus on that dynamic, but really, most communication skills can be […]
Getting kids to calm down is HARD. Try this.
This post is really for everyone. How does anyone “calm down” nowadays? Life is busy! Life is stressful! Life is hard! All true. But channel your inner Buddha, my friends. Let’s get to our happy places and get calm. I am not going to stress you out more by talking about stress. We already get […]
Getting kids to sleep can be HARD. Try this.
Kids really don’t know how lucky they are. They are fed, cleaned up after, entertained and encouraged to sleep as much as possible. And they don’t even appreciate it! Ugh! ANYWAY…..Creating a sleep routine doesn’t have to be the thing of nightmares. Let’s get that kiddo of yours on a healthier sleep schedule.
Separation anxiety is HARD. Try this.
How do they grow so fast?! One day they are teeny tiny and the next they are becoming their own person, getting ready to venture further into the world-preschool, play dates, prom… (Ha!) Let’s not get too far ahead of ourselves. Separation anxiety is hard for everyone but in most cases it’s a short-lived and […]
Getting your child to follow rules is HARD. Try this.
“I love rules!” said no child ever. Said no adult ever for that matter! But here’s the thing-kids need rules for a hundred reasons. Rules keep us safe. Rules promote social norms. Rules allow us to know where boundaries are. Rules are guides for how to act in situations. They do a lot for us […]
Keeping your kids safe online is HARD. Try this.
Why can’t people just be nice? Why on earth would someone hack into and splice a children’s video with images of a cartoonish but terrifying character that is poised to star in their nightmares? What in the world would entice people on a game forum to instruct or bully children into harming themselves? Just. Why. […]
Sibling rivalry is HARD. Try this.
I think sibling relationships are BONKERS. They take your stuff, you fight, you take their stuff, you fight again, five minutes later you sit down and watch TV together like nothing ever happened. What a complicated, fascinating and wild ride! This is a really personal subject for me because I grew up with four siblings […]
Your kid being mean to other kids is HARD. Try this.
I’m glad you are reading this article. I wish every parent would read articles like this (and not just written by me, I’m not that selfish!) I say this because it’s hard to admit when our kids do things we really don’t like. What does that say about them? What does that say about us? […]
