Relaxing Alternatives to Screen Time for Tired Children
This time of year I often hear from parents that their child is struggling behaviorally after school. Oftentimes parents rely on screen time to give their child some down time after school. While this does keep a child quiet and entertained, it is not actually...
Boredom, Nagging, and Whining: 3 Tips for Handling Kid Complaints
As a parent or child care provider, who hasn’t experienced whining and complaining from children? Especially as we have all been spending a lot more time together this past year. This is often a difficult experience for parents, and often we struggle to know what to...
How to Soothe a Distressed Child
There are few things more disheartening than watching your child suffer with a problem you know you can’t solve for them. You might have to watch your child go to the first day of kindergarten with their eyes wide with fear and tears. Perhaps you have to see...