Feb 8, 2014 | Parenting
From the time they can grasp an object in their hands, children reach for electronic gadgets of all kinds, particularly our phones. While this wasn’t much of a problem back in the day, when all we had to do was unplug a landline and let kids play freely with the...
Jan 13, 2014 | Parenting
Is your child misbehaving or simply missing sleep? I talk with parents every day about baffling behavioral challenges in their children. More often than not, the conversation quickly turns to sleep. Too little sleep, to be precise. It’s estimated that seven out of 10...
Dec 28, 2013 | Parenting
For many of us, the New Year is the perfect time to take stock of our lives, celebrate new beginnings and make a commitment for positive change. Whether it’s improving our diet, starting a new exercise routine or spending more quality time with our children,...
Dec 20, 2013 | Parenting
When we were kids, my siblings and I got birthday presents and holiday presents. There were no name days, half-birthdays, end-of-school/start-of-school celebrations or other random holiday gift giving throughout the year. It was a simpler time, with simpler things and...
Oct 8, 2013 | Parenting
Don’t you just wish your kids would help around the house with smiles on their faces and a spring in their steps? But for many of us, getting our children to participate in household jobs is often a battle, and one that we may give up because it’s just easier to do...
