The holiday season is quickly approaching, which means that your kids will be home with you for weeks while they are on school break. That being said, they will be spending a lot more time with you, and are going to be more susceptible to unwanted behaviors. From my professional expertise and personal experience, make sure these five parenting modifications… Read More
Authenticity in Self-Care: How to Avoid Falling Into Faux Wellness Trends
Let’s do a mental health check-in! We are half-way through the year, and even though new year resolutions aren’t trending this time of year, it’s never too late in the year to start making positive changes in your life and prioritizing your mental health. In fact, any day is a good day to hit pause and reflect on your values… Read More
My Breastfeeding Journey + Top Tips on Boosting Milk Supply
As a mom that struggled with breastfeeding, primarily with a lack of milk supply, I really advocate for lactation self care. It’s being proactive in intentionally giving your body and your baby what you both need nutritionally as well as helping with the aide of milk production. Furthermore, taking care of your mental, physical, and emotional health in addition to your… Read More
The ABC’s of Behavior
As a child behavior expert, I often get asked from parents how to help manage their child’s behavior. And although there are many factors that can contribute to a child’s behavior, I have outlined the most common reasons why children misbehave on this blog. These ABC’s of behavior are listed below as well as other motivators as well as how to… Read More
Tips for How to Keep Your Skin Safe In the Sun This Summer
Even before I was a mom, I was very strict about wearing sunscreen. And now that I am a mom, I am very strict about putting sunscreen on my children and teaching them about sun protection. I started teaching them about the importance of wearing sunscreen at an early age so they are very accustomed to putting it on before… Read More
Top 5 Creative & Effective Ways to Help Your Child Say Goodbye to Their Pacifier
Your baby or toddler are pacifier obsessed and you are ready to wean them. But how do you do it that won’t traumatize them or make your job as a parent more difficult? Most pediatricians and dentists recommend that children get rid of a pacifier by the age of 3, but if you are concerned, ask your personal medical… Read More
Sleep Training Tips for Babies and Toddlers
As a child therapist and mom of two small children, I often get asked about sleep training. Although I’m not a trained sleep consultant, I have been conducting sleep consultations with parents across the nation for quite some time based on the knowledge I have as a behavioral therapist. For me sleep training is about self-regulation, low anxiety, and having… Read More
Celebrating National Superhero Day with PJ Masks
It’s National Superhero Day and we are celebrating with Catboy, Owlette, and Gekko from PJ Masks! Today our superpower is having fun and we are spending the day listening to music, dancing, and making sweet treats inspired by our favorite nighttime heroes! I love a good themed party and so the first thing we did was decorate our kids table with various PJ… Read More
Self-Care Day at Countryside Marketplace
Spring is in the air and my favorite season to spend time outside. This past week I took a much-needed mom self-care day at Countryside Marketplace in Menifee and spent my afternoon eating, shopping, and getting pampered. With over 50 shops, restaurants, and specialty stores, there is something for everyone at Countryside Marketplace! I was so excited to be hosted for… Read More
How to Get Your Infant to Play During Tummy Time
Tummy time is a natural part of development for infants. And it is absolutely vital infants get tummy time during the day when they are awake and supervised. Most of the research suggests that you can start tummy time as early as 2-3 weeks old, even if it’s for only 30 seconds at a time. Most doctors suggest infants experience… Read More
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