6 Teachable Moments Every Parent Should Recognize

What is a teachable moment? Simply put, a teachable moment is when your child shows genuine interest in something and gives you the opportunity to talk with them about that subject. Sometimes parents can try and create a teachable moment. Many times teachable moments are [...]

2022-09-01T12:40:34-05:00October 5th, 2021|

{UPDATED} Pros & Cons of Screen Time for Small Kids

Screen time is a double-edged sword for parents. On one hand, it can be educational and entertaining for children. But on the other hand, it can interfere with healthy sleep and other key areas of child development.  Is it possible to strike a balance and [...]

2022-09-01T12:35:49-05:00August 8th, 2019|

{UPDATED} The Power of Hugs

The pioneering psychotherapist and author Virginia Satir spent her career studying relationships and communication. In 1959, she helped establish the Mental Research Institute in Palo Alto, California. She and her staff would go on to develop the first training series designed specifically to teach family [...]

2022-09-01T12:13:55-05:00February 11th, 2019|

Teach Your Child to Clean Up After Themselves

It’s important to teach your child to clean up after themselves for so many reasons. Not only does it help them develop life skills for future years, it helps you not have to do so much! Teaching this skill early on in a child’s life [...]

2022-09-01T12:11:20-05:00August 24th, 2021|

{UPDATED} Quality Family Time: Top 10 Ideas to Make it Fun and Easy

Sometimes we get trapped in the rat race of daily life and we’ve got a lot going on. Sometimes we’re afraid of breaking routines and missing nap times (or bedtimes) for fear that doing something different or out of the ordinary could result in tired [...]

2022-09-01T12:05:02-05:00November 29th, 2018|

{UPDATED} Best Sleep Schedules for Infants & Toddlers

If you have a new baby, figuring out the best sleep schedules for newborns has probably crossed your mind. During the first year of life, an infant goes through a lot of growth and developmental changes with one of the most significant being sleep. Can [...]

2022-08-22T10:28:11-05:00July 22nd, 2019|

{UPDATED} 7 Sleep Tips from a Certified Sleep Consultant

As a Certified Sleep Consultant, my passion is helping families find their way to a well-rested home. By following the sleep tips below and having patience, you will have a great little sleeper before you know it. Remember that your baby may not be ready [...]

2022-07-22T12:39:16-05:00September 23rd, 2019|
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