Day care is a necessary evil for most parents. Truthfully, it can also be a lifesaver. If you trust your day care provider, having another set of people
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Why Helping With Homework Might Do More Harm Than Good
Should you help your children with their homework? One of the most frequent complaints that I get in my office is about homework. It might be the hours
Is Coloring Therapuetic?
Adult coloring books have been a craze for a while now, but what’s the real deal when it comes to their therapuetic value? For those of you who
I’m Bored: How To Respond When Your Child Can’t Entertain Himself
What can you do when your child complains of being bored? Well, it’s January-we are all bored! It’s cold and rainy here this week and the opportunities for
Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Busy Parents
January is coming, do you make New’s Years Resolutions? Well, I love resolutions and I am really good at keeping them. Really good. Last year my resolution was
The Key to Holiday Rituals is the Word "Always"
When I ask people about their family rituals, most parents report back that they don’t really have any. Even my own brother has told me that our family
How To Keep Teens Off Their Phone During Holiday Breaks
Does anyone is your family have nomophobia? What the heck is that, you ask? Nomophobia is a term coined to describe the anxiety that people feel when they
How To Teach Kids Gratitude Without Sounding Ridiculous
Gratitude is the typical “theme” of November in many ways. But, even writing it here makes me say, ugh! Really, do we have to go around the table
Having Nightly Homework Battles?
Is homework ruining your nightly family time? If you are anything like the families that I see, it has become a dreaded and lengthy battle each night. Children
Learn to Set Limits Without Saying No in 3 Easy Steps
For most parents, limits are usually set with one of these three words: NO. DON’T STOP. No, you can not play outside. Don’t run in the hallway. Stop