Category: PreNatal Infants
The Kids are Not All Right:
7 Steps to Make Your Home Their Safe Place
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The experts have declared a “pediatric mental health emergency.” Children and teens are more depressed, more anxious, more at risk of self-harm and suicide than ever before. Parents are feeling so overwhelmed that some researchers are […]
Fill Your Own Cup
Posted onAs parents, we spend our days worrying about and taking care of those around us. But when was the last time that you thought about the one piece that connects the rest of the puzzle— yourself? […]
Setting Family Goals for the New Year You Can Actually Keep
Posted onDo you set goals for yourself and your family each year only to abandon them after a short time? Don’t give up. You’ve got options. Here are two simple techniques for choosing and following through on […]
Help Young Children Play on their Own
Posted onMany parents are asking, “How am I supposed to homeschool my child AND work from home? I am not a teacher!” This can feel overwhelming and impossible. You are not alone. It is important to start […]
Pacifier Weaning: Binkies Can be Tricky!
Posted onPacifiers are a great aid to self-soothing for infants and toddlers. It replaces using a thumb, the age-old ready-made tool, and is less damaging to developing teeth. Pediatric dentists recommend that by age three years children […]
Help! My Toddler is Screaming a Lot!
Posted onToddlers are impulsive and have a hard time stopping themselves from doing things that: Feel good (yup, screaming feels good to little ones) Worked in the past (chances are that every time your toddler screams someone […]
Childcare Centers are Opening Back Up: How to Help Your Child Get Ready
Posted onAfter nearly four months at home and limited interaction with the outside world, your child will likely protest separating from you on their first days back. This is normal and a healthy expression of their feelings. […]
Debate about self-soothing as a solution when waking up in the night
Posted onDialogue from Peace at Home Parenting’s Private Facebook Page We’re having some debate about self soothing. The doctor told us that our 4 month old son needs to learn how to self soothe in the night […]
I felt a little bit more lost than I anticipated
Posted on“I felt a little bit more lost than I anticipated,” a quote from a mom in Chelsea Conaboy’s excellent article about the emotional experience of pregnancy and new motherhood. Most physicians do not talk with us […]
My 2 year old is jumping out of her crib…
Posted onAre we ready for a big girl/boy bed? When a child climbs out of the crib, it can be a safety challenge. This can be hard to prevent and some parents use this as a cue […]
