Helping Your Child Find Their Voice
As parents, we marvel at the first sounds our babies make, from coos and babbles to that magical first word…
Emotional Regulation and Big Feelings
Young children feel everything with intensity. Joy is huge, frustration is loud, and sadness can erupt without warning. This happens because the parts of the brain that manage emotions are still developing…
Feeding, Introducing Solids and Picky Eating
Feeding young children is one of the most meaningful parts of parenting, yet it can also be one of the most stressful…
Understanding Developmental Milestones
The first five years of life are full of huge changes. One month, your baby is curled up on your chest, and before you know it, they are running across the playground or telling you exactly what they want for dinner.
Positive Discipline and Age-Appropriate Limits
Parenting young children can be both joyful and challenging. Toddlers push boundaries, preschoolers test limits, and it can be tempting to respond with frustration…
Sleep Routines and Healthy Sleep Habits
Sleep in the early years can feel like one long puzzle. Babies wake often, toddlers resist bedtime, and preschoolers sometimes struggle to settle down after busy days…
After the Holidays: Helping Young Children Settle Back Into Everyday Life
The holidays bring excitement, visitors, treats, late nights, and changes in routine. For young children, all this fun can also feel overwhelming…
Keeping the Holidays Joyful
The holiday season can be magical for little ones, but it can also bring stress for parents…
Using Play to Help Children Express Big Feelings
Managing big emotions can be hard, even for adults! For young children, it’s even tougher because their brains are still developing and they may not yet have the words to explain what they feel…
Raising Grateful Hearts
Gratitude is more than just saying “thank you”; it’s about noticing the good things in life and appreciating others. While young children may not fully understand gratitude yet, parents can model and nurture the foundations early.