With the end of Thanksgiving and preparations for Hanukah, Christmas and New Years ramping up, family schedules can feel crazy. Many parents who have worked hard to instill healthy sleep habits are concerned over traveling, visiting guests and parties that disrupt bedtimes. If your child is a good sleeper then the holiday time will not […]
Daylight Savings: Fall Back
The end of Daylight Savings Time marks the time when we “fall back” or set our clocks back one hour. Those who aren’t parents delight in the gift of an extra hour of sleep. Those of us who have children fear waking at 5 am instead of 6 am! However, there are some basic techniques […]
Which Parenting Style is Best?
Did you want to be a great parent? How did you prepare for one of the most powerful roles you can play? As time goes on and your parenting experience grows, how much thought have you given to your parenting style? Did you know there were several key types that have a significant impact on […]
Parenting Preschoolers: 6 Helpful Tools for Managing Your Four or Five-Year-Old
As children get older they begin to explore, find more independence, and begin thinking for themselves. It’s that time in your child’s development when you say to yourself, “Oh! Now they have a mind of their own!” This means that they also will become resistant when you are trying to hold a boundary with them. […]
Toddlers Take a Toll! How You Can Maintain Marital Satisfaction
Congratulations! You and your little one are surviving and thriving. Your tiny baby has graduated to the toddler stage. Of course, you may feel a mix of emotions right now as your child starts to come into their own. Perhaps you are excited to see them begin to grow up. Or feel a bit ambushed […]
