by Admin | Aug 25, 2014 | Discipline & Behavior, Parenting Skills
Twice yearly, I pay visit to my beloved redwoods along the coast or somewhere in the northern most part of our beautiful, diverse state. It is a much needed pilgrimage, away from my schedule, computers, and the usual demands of everyday life. One never knows—but...
by Admin | Aug 18, 2014 | Discipline & Behavior, Raising Girls, Special Challenges
At a recent panel discussion on teen behaviors, the audience of parents expressed concern about the prevalence of “cutting” and other forms of self-injury among adolescents, particularly girls. As with other issues of concern, knowledge is power, so read on to arm...
by Admin | Aug 11, 2014 | Birth - First Year, Parenting Skills, Toddlers
Your lives are about to change … again. This time, however, you’re more tired, more aware of the difficult early days of infancy, and more concerned about the intricacies of balancing life with a new baby and an older sibling. Those precious nap times you nabbed...
by Admin | Aug 5, 2014 | Birth - First Year
When your baby cries inconsolably, you may feel inconsolable as well. It’s hard to watch your child in great distress and feel there is nothing you can do to comfort him or her. The source of inconsolable crying may be an immature digestive system, which causes...
by Admin | Jul 28, 2014 | Discipline & Behavior
All parents, no matter their circumstances, education, and values, share one fundamental belief: We want the very best for our children. What is “best” takes many forms: meeting basic needs for shelter and nutrition, accessing good education, participating in...
by Admin | Jul 21, 2014 | Discipline & Behavior
I’m sure you can picture the scene. You have repeatedly told your child that food goes on the plate or in your mouth. He looks you in the eye, grabs that vegetable, and while maintaining eye contact, slowly moves his arm away from the table. Suddenly the...
by Admin | Jul 14, 2014 | Leisure & Vacation, Parenting Skills
Many parents worry about summer slide, the learning loss that can occur while school is out for the summer. Great news: There is a hotbed of learning right in your own backyard. Science, math, art, history, and early literacy can come alive through rich, hands-on,...
by Admin | Jul 7, 2014 | Parenting Skills
Coming to terms with a separation or divorce and making an adjustment over the long run are processes. Just when you think you have it figured out, there is another hiccup or something more monumental, like the other parent taking you back to court over a myriad of...
by Admin | Jul 1, 2014 | Preteens & Teens
It seems to happen overnight. You go to sleep and wake up as usual … only to find the sweet, cuddly, innocent child you knew the night before has become a TWEEN. While this is a gross overstatement, parents often feel blindsided by the changes in their children during...
by Admin | Jun 23, 2014 | Discipline & Behavior
Young children are experts at expressing a wide range of powerful emotions daily. From gleeful excitement to intense anger, children’s emotions can surprise even a seasoned parent. These emotions can bubble up at any time. They may become problematic when...
