by Jenn Kloewer | May 15, 2020 | All Posts, Jenn Kloewer, Parenting Advice
If you are a parent, you’re most likely no stranger to those moments (or sometimes days?) when you are counting the minutes to get to bedtime. The whole-brain child approach is all about turning those survival moments into opportunities to teach your child how to...
by Jenn Kloewer | Apr 20, 2020 | All Posts, Jenn Kloewer, Parenting Advice
It can sometimes be challenging to find ways to motivate children that do not involve screens, treats or quick bribes. While these rewards are not bad in and of themselves, it is good for children to learn how to “save up” for a larger reward. I recommend finding a...
by Erin Jacklin | Apr 10, 2020 | Parenting Advice
First, give yourself permission to be a “good enough” parent. There is a culture of hyper-productivity on social media right now. Try to remember that much of the posts you are seeing are a reflection of other people’s attempts to manage their own anxiety, and not...
by Kendra Doukas | Mar 23, 2020 | All Posts, Kendra Doukas, Parenting Advice
For school-aged children, creating structure might be helpful. Try to mirror the structure of their typical school day. For example, you could have a schedule in 45-minute to one-hour increments. This is usually a good amount of time for school-aged children to be...
by Katie Godfrey | Feb 12, 2020 | All Posts, Family Dynamics, Healthy Relationships, Katie Godfrey, Parenting Advice
Here are some easy but meaningful Valentines you can make for anyone. It can be especially great for families and all ages. As we know, expressing love is important to development and makes us all better people. What better time to do so than Valentine’s Day!...
