We’ve all been there. That moment when the situation goes from bad to worse. It’s usually in public, or at a playgroup where you worry about judgy moms. Right? But what if you could use parenting de-escalation strategies the next time your child loses it? Using de-escalation strategies is not just to save face as…
Autumn will be here before we know it! If you have a little one who is kindergarten-aged, you may be wondering if he or she is ready. Our kindergarten readiness checklist will help you decide, and also show you how to work on key skills. Ready to dig in? Emotional kindergarten readiness checklist: Can your…
Have you heard of descriptive praise? By the name alone, you can probably guess that it involving praising your child in a descriptive way, but how is descriptive praise different than any other type of praise? Let me give you an example. Your kid says, “Mom! Watch me!” and then jumps from the diving board…
My child really enjoys having his hand down his pants…and it always seems to be at the most embarrassing moments, like when we’re in public! First of all, breathe, mama. It’s normal. It’s also normal to feel embarrassed by this behavior, and to cringe when your child is exploring his body in line at Target…
In the fall of 2020, we were preparing to move 10,000 miles from northern Virginia to southeast Asia for three years. Prior to doing so, our family decided to take one last “Goodbye America” road trip across the United States from Virginia to Oregon to visit family out west. The whole family was excited, but our three…
Ah, summer! After such an unsettled year with so many changes and new routines, it feels great to NOT be on a schedule, right? Or does it? A summer schedule for kids can be so beneficial: the structure of a summer schedule helps kids feel secure, gives them boundaries, and increases productivity for you, too….