As adults are making necessary adjustments to adhere to the “new norm” of social distancing, our little ones are busy trying to make sense of the changes in their world as well.

We want our children to sleep so they are happy and healthy and we need sleep to be able to function, right?

Forty Carrots’ Parenting Educators often hear parents ask about toddler whining. How do I stop it? What can I do?

Most parents can relate to telling their children “Good job!” when they do something well, but what does
that mean to a young child?

Do you remember hearing “Because I said so” as a child, or maybe you even find yourself saying it now
because it is such a common phrase in parenting?

Do you find yourself dreading certain parts of the day because you know your child hates them?

Do you find yourself sounding like “the bad guy” when you are explaining rules and expectations to your children? Use this simple language to take yourself out of the equation and still reinforce the appropriate behavior needed from your little ones.

Parenting can be both joyous and challenging at the same time.

Sometimes parents are unsure how to read to a baby.

When parents verbalize understanding of their child’s emotions it supports little ones to feel loved and understood.