It’s tough being a parent. Then your cell phone rings and what happens next? It’s like a magnet and your child instantly wants your attention. Cue the South Park, “Mom, Mum, Mommy,” episode where Stewie is standing beside his mom who is lying in bed as he repeatedly calls her name over and …
Pardon the Interruption – What to Do When Your Child Constantly Interrupts You Read More »
Middle child syndrome is something that I’ve been thinking about a lot lately as so many parents I know have, or are just about to have their third child. And they’re all stressing about how their family dynamics are going to change. “Two children is so manageable!” “I only have two hands!” “I’m afraid …
It’s a scenario many parents dread: Your child throws a major temper tantrum in the middle of a store, because they can’t have a toy or a treat or even a random item strategically placed on a low shelf. What if I told you there’s a way that prevents this from happening (almost every …
Your 3-Step Plan to Avoid Temper Tantrums When Shopping Read More »
When I was pregnant with my second child, I vowed to do everything I could to avoid sibling rivalry and make my children be kind and loving to each other. The thought that my kids would bicker, hit or be mean to one another was not a pleasant one! But–bicker they did! There was …
People often groan out the phrase “tween girls” the same scary way they utter “the terrible twos,” as if it’s an age and a stage parents should be prepared to dread. To me, the most important phrase in that first sentence is “be prepared.” Tween girls and strong-willed two-year-olds both have an important job …
Does it matter whether your child brushes his teeth before he put his pajamas on, or after? Or whether she goes to school wearing four winter coats, one on top of the other, looking like the Michelin Man? Or that he wants a peanut butter sandwich — and only a peanut butter sandwich — …
Having a Strong-Willed Child Is a Good Thing–No Really! Read More »
A helicopter parent is known for, quite literally, hovering around their children. Once you get in this pattern, it can feel impossible to break free. With your children being at home so much due to the pandemic, you have the perfect opportunity to practice loosening up. Letting your child be self-sufficient has so many benefits; …