Are you feeling responsible for too many things in your life? Does it seem like everyone is depending on you? Do you have high expectations of yourself and feel like you never seem to measure up? Give yourself a break. Give up trying to be perfect, it’s never going to happen. There is no such…
The world has changed, and we’re adjusting to new ways of living without any sense of how long this will go on. We’re in the midst of continual pandemic, and the constant fear-based news remains unsettling. How are you holding up? Maybe you’ve got the job of “homeschooler” while also trying to work from home….
I’ll begin with the sad news and then move on to what is happy and good. After 23 years, we have closed the Healthy Child online retail store. We love the products and the wonderful people who continue to make the products. However, it’s not sustainable to keep it going in this continual economic decline….
Do you wonder how to get kids to listen to you? How many times do you say something to your child that gets completely ignored? Sometimes you end up yelling before you are heard and then everyone feels bad. It’s extremely frustrating and upsetting. It makes your job as a parent much more difficult when…
Does it feel like you’re in a constant battle with your child? Are you dealing with frequent emotional outbursts – intense meltdowns, defiance, explosive anger, or aggression? Sure, all kids have tantrums. But does it seem like your child’s meltdowns are intense and extreme? Maybe you’ve been told your child has ADHD or ODD or…
Is your child’s difficult behavior on purpose? “She knows it’s not ok to scream at me and say hurtful things.” “All of a sudden he goes into a rage and starts hitting and throwing things.” “We’ve tried everything and he should know better by now.” Why doesn’t he? It can certainly seem like your child…
Attention Deficit Disorder ADD or Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder ADHD is a condition frequently diagnosed in children due to a wide range of problems with inattention and impulsiveness. Around 11% of children in the US are diagnosed with either ADD or ADHD, which mostly relates to the delayed development of self-management skills. Let’s explore the…
Understand the Causes of Your Kids’ Behavior We’ve all been there… …the times when we’ve wished we could change our kids’ behavior! the morning struggles before school and work when you’re pressed for time. meltdowns at grocery stores while everyone is watching with disapproving eyes. bedtime overwhelm when everyone is exhausted. Would you love to free…
Getting plenty of healthy sleep is the most important thing you can do for yourself. If you’re having difficulty sleeping, one of the most overlooked but effective changes you can make is your mattress. The wrong mattress can be the cause of tossing and turning throughout the night, resulting in aches and pains and chronic…
Trouble sleeping? We all know how essential it is to get plenty of sleep, but how often does that happen for you? Given your busy life and all the stress around raising a family, it might seem impossible. Once you finally get into bed, do you lie awake with your thoughts and worries? Is that…
What’s the Best Way? Authoritative Parenting or Permissive Parenting? Neither. Let’s look into each form of parenting and determine what works best for lasting respect and cooperation from your kids. Authoritative Parenting This seems to be the most common way to parent – using punishment or rewards to get kids to behave. Many of us grew…
You can create a strong parental bond and connection with your kids by being present to their emotional needs, validating their thoughts and ideas, and joining their never-ending desire to have fun and explore the world. What does it really mean to be present with your kids? Being present is placing your undivided attention and…