Category: Toddlers & Preschoolers
Is Your Child Having Trouble Making Friends? Don’t Panic
Posted onIt’s really hard to watch your child have difficulty making friends.You may worry that they’re unhappy and search for ways to fix what you perceive as a problem. The good news is that it’s not always […]
Let’s Increase Awareness AND Acceptance During Autism Awareness Month
Posted onAbout 1 in 44 children in the US have a diagnosis of autism, according to the CDC. It’s likely that your child has friends or classmates who are autistic, or maybe they have been diagnosed themself. […]
There’s No Such Thing As Perfect: Reduce Stress for You and Your Child
Posted onWhether you grew up striving for straight A’s, or you spend your work time stressing about the most minor of errors, you may recognize perfectionism within yourself. Many people have this ingrained in them since they […]
Strategies to Manage Sibling Jealousy and Conflict
Posted onSibling jealousy and conflict, although frustrating, is a normal development when a new baby arrives. While some children may start to act up within the first weeks after the baby’s birth, others may have strong reactions […]
Conversations That Build Self Worth for Your Child With Autism
Posted onWe speak to our children all day, every day, and the words we use are of paramount importance. When a child has autism, a few select word and language choices can make all the difference in […]
Every Marriage is a Cross-Cultural Experience
Posted onBefore having children, many couples spend time talking about the basics of what having children will look like. Do we want kids? How many? What sort of life do we want for them? And those basic […]
Are You a Member of a Company ERG That Supports Parents?
Posted onNo matter what industry you’re in, work-life harmony is extremely important to well being and success—both at home and at work. However, a heartbreaking 66% of working parents struggle with parental burnout, the result of chronic […]
Mom’s Role: What’s Different, What’s the Same and Why does it Matter?
Posted onThere’s no doubt about it—a mother’s role in the home has evolved over time, for better or for worse. A quick look at the numbers shows this to be true. In the 1950s, only about 16% […]
Black History is American History
Posted onAlthough Black History Month is recognized during the 28 days of February, many would say that the experience of African-Descendant Americans is a 365-day-a year journey. The resilience, determination and innovation of African-Descendant Americans is integrated […]
3 Steps to Happy Holidays with Young Children
Posted onThe holiday season can be a time of great joy and great stress, especially for families with young children. The challenges of managing family routines, work/life balance, and preserving family and cultural traditions can be daunting! […]