“House rules” rule! It’s not just me saying, “Please don’t yell.” It’s a “house rule” to use your indoor voice. Check out my Web MD blog post on how to make house rules and how to hold a family meeting.
Parents always ask me how they should discipline their child. Here is my PLAN of action.
Whether we like it or not, we are often judged by our children’s manners. We’ve all been on both sides of this one and it’s not always fun. So how do you teach your children to mind their manners? Teach,
Is naptime your favorite part of the day? It’s definitely one of mine. But many parents seem to struggle with getting their little one to nap. Even 45 minutes of quiet time can really make a difference for both you
Everywhere I go parents ask me how to get their children to sleep all night in their own crib or bed. Want to enjoy more nighttime Z’s? This is for all parents of infants and toddlers not yet sleeping through
The holidays are a great time to encourage your children to help in the kitchen. It a wonderful opportunity to spend quality time together, make some holiday treats and teach them about nutrition, healthy eating, and the importance of helping
What family holiday traditions are important to you? My favorite child memories are from our family Thanksgiving. Around 100 of my relatives (Yes, 100!) gather each year to celebrate. Family traditions can enhance a child’s sense of family, security, values, and emotional well-being.
Break out the tissues – it’s flu season! Day care facilities and classrooms will soon be filled with sick children performing the music of cough cough, sneeze sneeze, achoo! So how do you keep your children safe from the common