How Routine Can Help Maintain Stability During Times of Uncertainty
Do you find yourself trying to find a balance between the way things used to be and the “new normal” of the way things are?
Helping Children Deal with Difficult Feelings
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.
Ways Normal Development Affects Sleep
We want our children to sleep so they are happy and healthy and we need sleep to be able to function, right?
Helping Children with Anxiety
Anxiety in young children can be overwhelming and it may make you feel out of control. Check out our new therapy blog for tips on how you can feel empowered in the face of your child’s anxiety.
Toddler Whining… What to Do
Forty Carrots’ Parenting Educators often hear parents ask about toddler whining. How do I stop it? What can I do?
Specific Praise
Most parents can relate to telling their children “Good job!” when they do something well, but what does
that mean to a young child?
Three Part Reminder
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?
The When/Then Rule
Do you find yourself dreading certain parts of the day because you know your child hates them?
The Rule Is…
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.
