Real Talk About Child Safety
Alright folks, it’s time to get real about protecting our children. There is a very dangerous misconception out there that child abuse...
Letting Go of Anxieties and Fears
In the age of the Internet parents are bombarded by information. The accessibility of information can be empowering. However, there are...
One Thing Not to Say and What to Say Instead
When our littles are in distress our natural instinct is to make their pain ago away. We say things like "It's OK," "Don't Cry," or...
The First 6 Weeks: Reflections on Motherhood from a Play Therapist
Throughout my pregnancy I posted quotes from my favorite books on my prenatal reading list. If I had to summarize the most salient and...
Excerpt from 'Your Self-Confident Baby'
"Respect means setting boundaries for your child and for yourself as a parent, and enforcing these boundaries. It is letting your child...
Competent Parents, Competent Child
"Loving our children includes introducing and teaching them to live with frustration. Saying no to a child becomes just as important as...