Children have got it right. Tears-whether during a tantrum or with disappointment over no dessert or when a fire engine gets taken from them-are freeing. They help release all that feeling. They help wash the slate clean. After the tears we can start anew.
Read MoreLooking for holiday toys? The best toys require no batteries and no electrical cords--only a child's imagination.
Read MoreJuly 4th is Independence Day in the United States. Why not make every day Independence Day for your child? The birthright of every child is independence.
Read MoreMake cool music! Make cool magic!
Read MoreMake a Family Flag with your child. Section the flag off with crayons, with one section representing each member of your family, and write your family members' names on each section. You can mount your Family Flag on a stick (for example, use a straight-edge ruler or a tree twig) or you can tape it to a door or wall. Enjoy celebrating your family with your Family Flag!
Read MoreThese can also be used like bean bags for playing catch or throwing into containers.
Read MoreIn spring, eggs are used by many religions and cultures. This egg activity can also provide enrichment opportunities
Read MoreGrab and push and mix and blend and enjoy the squeeze. Release that frustration!
Read MoreWorking with our hands can be very calming to our bodies. Creating with our hands can be very soothing to our souls.
Read MoreWorking with our hands can be very calming to our bodies. Creating with our hands can be very soothing to our souls.
Read MoreSing to this song to the tune of Freres Jacques as each person expresses what they are grateful for. As you go around the table, you can repeat previous verses or start fresh.
Read MoreIt feels important that we look at pacifier-sucking behavior within the context of the goals for your child and that we look at pacifier-sucking behavior through the eyes of your child. I feel strongly that each child should decide when they give up their pacifier.
Read MoreFebruary may be the shortest month, but it can seem like the longest! Cabin fever? Snow? Power outages? Short dark days? Two months until Easter and Passover and Spring Break! The daily grind? Yikes! Here are four ways to turn February Funk into February Fun.
Read MoreGive your child what they need this summer!
Read MoreMany families are dealing with the aftermath of earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, tornados, wildfires, flooding, and power outages. These natural disasters are challenging for everyone, but especially your young child, who can absorb the general anxiety and intense feelings within a family.
Read MoreRaising a family is so daily that we feel like a hamster on a treadmill going nowhere. Sometimes our children don't seem to be maturing and our parenting struggles seem same-old same-old. The Negative/Positive List Exercise can be helpful in providing perspective on the progress that you and your child are making this year.
Read MoreThe question, “Is my child ready for kindergarten?” can be anxiety-provoking; this article provides important guidelines to help with this decision for your child.
Read MoreThis article addresses the search for a good preschool or daycare, as well as the search for a preschool or daycare that is a good match for your particular child and your family.
Read MoreIs it nature or nurture responsible for the gender gap?
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