There is more than one “right way” to parent TAGS: advice | parenting I recently read an article from another early childhood professional.  In one breath she said that mom’s need each other and that it is sad to see them comparing themselves …Continue reading →

Subway keeps fresh fit a healthy choice TAGS: kids | nutrition | parenting In defense of a parent’s food choices for her kids – The Washington Post. This article describes a parent fighting with her child because she wants chips.  Because the mom …Continue reading →

What Pavlov’s Dog teaches us about temper tantrums TAGS: parenting | pavlov's dog | temper tantrums When you are victim to a temper tantrum in public, there comes a point you just want the cold stares from strangers to stop and no one can blame you …Continue reading →

Keeping Kids Safe at Sleep Overs TAGS: kids | parenting | safety | sleep | sleep overs Sometimes we are so excited to get a break because our child was invited to a sleep over, but a recent tweet reminded me of a special secret we keep …Continue reading →

New Year’s Parenting Resolutions – Barista Kids | Barista Kids TAGS: New Years | parenting New Year’s Parenting Resolutions – Barista Kids | Barista Kids. This article quotes parents resolving to change the way they parent in a variety of ways. None of them are better than …Continue reading →

All The Time You Need TAGS: parenting | time I’ve worked with a lot of stressed out parents, many with 2 or more children. Tired and near tears, they are surprised when I ask them what kind of hobbies …Continue reading →

Amy Chua: Tiger Mom’s Long-Distance Cub – WSJ.com TAGS: critical thinking | news | parenting Amy Chua: Tiger Mom’s Long-Distance Cub – WSJ.com. This article has a few good points about developing a child who can think critically.  If Tiger parenting isn’t your style there …Continue reading →

Courts treating kids less like property TAGS: child custody | news | parenting An article posted on Scrippsnews describes a new attitude being portrayed in California custody cases. Rather than looking at children as property belonging to one adult or another, courts are considering …Continue reading →

Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body. — Elizabeth Stone TAGS: emotions | feelings | kids | new parents | parenting | quotes I still remember my big aha moment that told me I was a parent.  At the age of 23, the scariest feeling ran through my body. I knew for the first time …Continue reading →

When the Holidays Make you Feel Like Crawling Under a Rock TAGS: article | family | holidays | parenting | stress Sometimes the holidays can make you feel like crawling under a rock. When your family is miles away from you, holiday cheer sometimes morphs into holiday tears.  If you can’t …Continue reading →