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Let’s Talk About: The Secrets to a Successful Back to School Transition

It is difficult for most adults as well as children to transition going back to school after having an entire summer off. Whether you traveled or stayed home, your schedule was most likely a little different than it will be during the school year. Do you remember when your child was a toddler and you tried to make simple transitions… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Motherhood Competition + Little Guy Sport

Do you ever feel like you are in competition with other moms even if you don’t want to be? Whether it’s milestone achievements, parenting styles, clothing trends, or even how many followers you have on social media, in a world that should be about cultivating friendships, connection and collaboration is sometimes a world of shaming, judgment, and jealousy. Motherhood is… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Developmental Play and First Edventures

As a mom of two little ones, education is of upmost importance to me. A child’s brain develops most in the first few years of life and learning is crucial during this time period. As a registered play therapist that primarily works with small children in private practice there is nothing more rewarding to me than seeing children thrive cognitively,… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Routines and Schedules

I have often been asked what my day is typically like at home. Over the last three years I have been a full time working mom, a part-time working mom, a stay-at-home mom, and now a work-at-home mom. In addition to the consulting, public speaking, workshops, and teaching I do, many people don’t know that I also have a part… Read More

Let’s Talk About: My Gluten-Free Journey and The Milk Pantry

I have officially been gluten free for seven years now. I became gluten free before it was even well known, a trend, or even a “thing.” I had a sensitive stomach my entire life but lived with it because what other option did I have? It was never bad enough that I had to go to the doctor and eating… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Inviting Toddlers to Help You with Household Tasks

My toddler is constantly asking to help me. Whether it’s cooking, cleaning, or organizing, she wants to do what her mommy does as much as she possibly can. It’s true that some things are much easier and quicker when I do them myself but there is such pride and joyfulness in her heart when I say “yes” and let her… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Positive Parenting Still Requires Consequences

Children thrive on boundaries and limits. Children even thrive on (gasp!) appropriate consequences when needed. If done the right way, children will actually benefit from rules and structure. The easy part is coming up with the limits and consequences for your home. The hard part is executing those limits and consequences consistently and in a positive, calm, respectful yet firm… Read More