Now that school has started, your child may have some anxious energy. Some nerves are expected from young children at any age, but if your child becomes preoccupied with an intensive fear of not being with you or their primary caregiver and has physiological distress symptoms like headaches, stomachaches, excessive crying, defiance, or even panic attacks and or nightmares, they… Read More
Let’s Talk About: Playing in New York City with Melissa & Doug
This post is created in partnership with Melissa & Doug. All opinions are my own. Giveaway information at the end of the blog. The Power of Play was taken to a whole new level in New York earlier this month with Melissa & Doug. I was honored to be invited as one of their special guests to help facilitate a roundtable conversation… Read More
Let’s Talk About: The Power of Play with Melissa & Doug
Melissa & Doug toys have been a part of our family’s culture for many years. As a mom of two young children, I value the mission behind the brand, the quality of the products, and the assortment of play options they have for children of all ages. And as a long-time active consumer of the brand, I love that their products… Read More
Let’s Talk About: Teaching Your Children to be Kind This School Year
As a regular guest on the morning show, I was thrilled to lend my parenting expertise this past week on News 8 Morning Extra on the CW San Diego. I spoke about how parents can teach their children to be kind as they are heading back to school this fall in a segment titled: Back to School Lessons in Kindness… Read More
Let’s Talk About: Toddler Safety Tips
GIVEAWAY AND DISCOUNT CODE AT THE BOTTOM OF BLOG!! What do you think is the easiest parenting stage? I hear some moms say that they like the stage when babies are firstborn until they become mobile. You know the time when you put them down and you know exactly where they are going to be even if you… Read More
Let’s Talk About: Solutions for Separation Anxiety
With school starting soon, your child may have some anxious energy. Some nerves are expected from young children at any age, but if your child becomes preoccupied with an intensive fear of not being with you or their primary caregiver and has physiological distress symptoms like headaches, stomachaches, excessive crying, defiance, or even panic attacks and or nightmares, they may… Read More
Let’s Talk About: Adjustment Disorders + Top 5 Moving Tips
Moving is a way of life. It is so commonplace to move that most the time we don’t think much of it. Moving can be difficult at any age but how does moving specifically affect children? Fortunately, children are typically very resilient but that doesn’t mean there isn’t an adjustment period or even some symptoms that become present during the… Read More
Let’s Talk About: Top 5 Moving & Safety Tips For Parents w/Young Children
If you didn’t already know, my family and I recently moved into a new home. Along the way, we learned a few things about moving with little ones! First and foremost, we learned that once we packed all of the toys away, the kids loved playing with the boxes and bubble wrap just as much! So my first piece of… Read More
Let’s Talk About: R Baby Foundation + Find ER Now
1 in 5 children go to the ER each year. Do you know what ER near you is prepared for your child? As a mom, my children’s health and safety are my biggest concern. Making sure I am prepared to know where to take them in an emergency situation is imperative! It’s terrifying to think they would ever be in… Read More
Easy Ways to Incorporate Play Into Your Busy Day
In our home, we love our play time! You can imagine that having a mom as a play therapist, play is a fundamental foundation to my children’s daily routine. In fact, we often take play breaks between other functions of the day. Not only does this help build attachment between parent and child but also lets children release energy throughout… Read More