Gratitude- 5 Ways in which Children and Families Benefit
Every person is unique; some people seem to be more naturally optimistic and upbeat while others, like Eeyore from the Winnie the Pooh books, are... Read More
How Doing Less Will Make Your Child a Success
While recently standing in line at the grocery store, I observed a mother and two young children who had just finished their shopping. The mother... Read More
When Does a Child Need Professional Help? 4 Ways You Can Tell
Every person, young and old, experiences ups and downs in life. People go through times of happiness when everything seems to be “just right” as... Read More
How Can Play Heal?
Anyone who has spent any time around a young child has likely seen that nothing comes more naturally to children than play. Play is the... Read More
Validating the Emotions, Desires, and Wishes of Children– The Foundation of Effective Parenting
Raising a child is not a small feat, and most parents would agree that a big part of parenting is knowing how to handle a... Read More
Self-Esteem and the Importance of Discovery
While walking along a moss-covered swamp (there are a few of those in Florida!), the six-year-old boy who was with me looked out at the... Read More
Tantrums – The Top Three Reasons They Happen
Tantrums are alarmingly common these days. Parents are often so overwhelmed by the intensity and/or frequency of their child’s tantrums, they begin to desperately research... Read More