I’ve had several sleep deprived parents ask recently about night terrors and nightmares. Nightmares and night terrors are very different, but can both be scary for the entire family and interfere with everyone’s sleep schedule. How can you tell them
There’s no denying that we now live in a digital world. Like it or not, we are raising digital kids. Instead of avoiding the topic, teach your children how to safely surf and be aware of potential safety risks that
One of the most important things we do as parents is to help our children develop good social skills. Skills like sharing and taking turns are building blocks for developing future relationships. For tips on teaching your children good social
Is your child overscheduled? Are you continuously on the go with too many after school and weekend activities? How do you know when it’s too much and how do you find the balance? Dr. Tanya Altmann discusses how many after-school
I’m not a gourmet chef by any means (just ask my husband). But when it comes to pleasing my kids, I have had a few healthy food victories in the kitchen. And they are usually willing to try anything (at
Sleep is by far the most popular of my parenting workshops. Who wouldn’t love a few more Zs every night? Read my Web MD blog post to find out if your child is getting enough sleep and if not, what
Parents ask me everyday what is the best way to keep their child healthy this winter. It’s simple, teach them how to wash their hands. As a mom, I know this sanitizing task is often easier said than done. So how do you know