Have you ever wondered if you are overparenting your children? Or maybe if you aren’t honoring their individual strengths enough? I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, parenting is hard. And even though there is no one way to parent, there are things you learn along the way to try and be the best parent you can be… Read More
Making Halloween Family Traditions at LEGOLAND® California’s Annual BRICK or TREAT
It has become our family tradition to go to LEGOLAND® California’s annual BRICK or TREAT every October! This year was the third year we have gone and we all look forward to it every Halloween season! BRICK or TREAT is a special ticketed event that runs on Saturdays in October including October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 BRICK or TREAT… Read More
Howl-O-Ween Day of Play at Great Wolf Lodge
It’s Halloween this weekend and I know the perfect place for you to take the family to play for some spooktacular fun! If you’ve never been to the Great Wolf Lodge, now is the time to go! There are 20 locations all over the country, one being in Canada, so chances are, there is one near you!!! My… Read More
Bullying Prevention Tips
October is National Bullying Prevention Month and unfortunately it’s a relevant and prevalent topic in our culture among children, adolescents, and even adults. According to the American Justice Department, approximately 1 in 4 U.S. students say they have been bullied by the time they graduate high school and about 77% of students have admitted to being the victim of one… Read More
How to Help Prevent Adolescent Risk Seeking Behaviors
As parents we want the best for our children. We would not only love to keep communication lines open and flowing during the adolescent years, we also strive to prevent risk seeking behaviors for their own health, safety, and wellbeing. But how do we get there? Parenting is a constant learning experience and with each stage of life comes new… Read More
Suicide Prevention and Awareness
September is National Suicide Prevention Month and I would like to offer my therapeutic expertise and help educate you on the risk factors, warning signs and symptoms, and possible solutions and preventative measures of suicide. Staggering Suicide Statistics Someone in the US commits suicide every 11 minutes 132 Americans die each day because of suicide. And we lose… Read More
How to Talk To Your Children About Lying
Do you have a child that lies to you? Maybe they lie because they broke something in the house or snuck a cookie without asking and didn’t want a consequence. Or maybe they lied because they wanted to get out of brushing their teeth or cleaning their room before having a playdate with a friend. Or maybe they lack impulse… Read More
Balancing Technology In the Lives of Generation Alpha
Today I was back on the air LIVE with CBS 8 this morning in San Diego and talked about how parents can help balance technology with children of Generation Alpha. Who is Generation Alpha? Generation Alpha children are born between 2010-2025 (under 11) and are the first generation to grow up with technology at their fingertips from birth. They… Read More
How to Emotionally and Mentally Prepare Children To Go Back To School
It is officially back to school season and I am so grateful I was on CBS 8 in San Diego this week discussing how we can emotionally and mentally prepare our children to go back to school, especially after being home for so long. Going back to school can be a really stressful time for many children, especially if… 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
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