Starting school can be an exciting time for kids and their families! It can also sometimes be frightening as kids are getting ready to experience a new environment and don’t know what to expect. This can be completely normal; we can all get nervous in new situations. There are a few things that you
Your Own Worst Critic It’s 9:00 p.m. The house is finally quiet. You think back on the morning rush, the spilled cereal, the tantrum before school, the moment you lost your patience. A thought slips in: “I’m a bad parent.” If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone — you’re human. Every parent has moments of
There are a lot of parents who dread bedtime. The reasons behind this are endless! It can be that your child doesn’t get tired and is very active, even at night. Or maybe your child doesn’t want to turn off the television or their tablets. Or no matter how many times you tell them that
Cleaning bedrooms, loading the dishwasher, clearing the counter, walking the dog. Chores can look different from family to family, but they seem to be a universal experience for families all around the world. And while they may be the means by which homes stay tidy and parents stay sane, chores also hold great significance in
I’d had quite a long day during this particular shift as a Registered Behavior Technician. We call this specific day at work “Wacky Wednesdays,” because for some odd reason, our precious kiddos will always do the most exciting things halfway through the week. The young boy that I’m working with has been very energetic all
Divorce or separation can be a difficult situation, both emotionally and logistically, for parents to navigate. Parents also have the added responsibility of making their children feel loved and cared for during this difficult time. Telling Your Children Telling your children that you and your spouse are getting a divorce is not an easy task.
Like a tree in a storm, families can be shaken by the many challenges that life brings. A storm can sometimes swoop in unexpectedly, causing the tree branches and leaves to wildly move back and forth. If the roots aren’t strong, the tree can be uprooted. If the trunk is dry, the tree can break.
It’s a new day. In the early morning hours, your phone alarm goes off with a pleasant ping. With sleep hanging heavy over your head, you unlock it without a second thought and check to see who texted you since you fell asleep. As you read and respond to the messages over a bowl of
Do you remember the first time your little one discovered their hand? The wonder in their eyes as their tiny fingers curled and stretched as if they had unlocked a secret? Or maybe you can recall that adorable moment they brought their hand to their mouth, exploring its shape, taste, and texture, like a whole
A recent survey of parents in the United States shows that while 82% of parents were expected to do chores in their childhood homes, only 28% are continuing to expect that from their children. This is an unfortunate statistic because there are a myriad of benefits that come to both the family unit and the
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