Let’s talk for a moment about how children process traumatic experiences and situations like the wildfires that are occurring in LA right now. It’s been a heartbreaking and devastating week and whether you have experienced trauma firsthand or have just been watching everything unfold on the news or social media, most of us have been severely affected by the wildfires burning in Los… Read More
Setting Habits For Kids that Stick: A Parent’s Guide to Goal-Setting Success
I was so honored to be a guest on FOX 5 San Diego this morning to talk about how parents can help their children make and achieve goals for the new year. Since on-air segments are so short, I wanted to go into more depth about what I spoke about live during the segment in this blog. Want to learn… Read More
Cheers to Responsibility: A Guide to Having a Festive and Fun Holiday Celebration
December is filled with family traditions, gift giving, and a lot of party festivities. It’s a time for Good Friends, Good Choices, and Good Tidings! And whether you are hosting a holiday party for your friends or attending one of your friend’s parties, I want to share with you some ideas on how to host or attend a holiday event responsibly…. Read More
Exploring Seattle With Kids: The Ultimate Bucket List for Families
My family and I recently traveled to Seattle, Washington and spent an entire weekend exploring the city. We even spent a day hiking at Mount Rainer National Park, which is a few hours from the city, but doable in a day to and from the city, and worth every moment! So if you have a longer trip planned… Read More
Young Voices Matter: How to Raise Engaged Future Voters
It’s Election Day 2024 and I was so excited to be on FOX 5 San Diego this week talking about why parents should engage their children in the voting process and how to do that at home! I was interviewed by the lovely Shally Zomorodi on the Morning News and we discussed creative ways to teach your children… Read More
Building Bridges: 3 Key Strategies for Better Communication and Connection with Your Kids
During the fall months, there is a lot going on for many families. School is in full bloom and the holidays are around the corner. When our children are little, we are consumed with visiting pumpkin patches and picking out halloween costumes. And as our children become teenagers, they are consumed with Homecoming dances and Halloween parties. The time when… Read More
The Great Debate: Are Cell Phones Helping or Hurting Students in School?
We are all currently living in our technology era, and whether we like it or not, technology is a part of our lives and we need to find the right balance of cell phone use for the modern student and modern education. As a parent, I can see both the benefits of having a cell phone at school (starting at… Read More
Shielding or Smothering: The Mental Health Risks of Being a Coddling Parent
I am beyond humbled and thrilled to announce that I had my first national television interview this week!!! I was so honored to be asked to be a guest this week on Dr. Phil’s “The News” on Merit Street Media, a nightly news broadcast on the Merit Street Media television network, that reaches a nationwide audience of over 80 million… Read More
How to Make the Back to School Transition Fun for Kids
This week I was excited to be back on set at the FOX 5 San Diego studio for a segment on how to make the back to school transition fun for kids. I loved being interviewed by Shally Zomorodi about this topic since it’s something every parent and every child deals with every year for 12+ years! Below… Read More
Summer Adventures: 7 Sensory-Friendly Places for Kids with Special Needs
Summer is a fine balance of sleeping in, resting, and spending time slowing down at home and also using the days off from school to travel, go to fun places, stay up late, and have tons of fun! However, it is easy for children to get overwhelmed and dysregulated with summer outings, and possibly more so if you have a… Read More
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