How many languages do you speak? Even if you aren’t fluent, can you talk conversationally in more than one language? Growing up I was required to take a second language in middle school, high school, and college. I chose Spanish as my language of choice and ended up learning a lot! However, after I graduated I rarely spoke in the… Read More
Let’s Talk About: Top 7 Temper Tantrum Tips
Children, primarily toddlers, are at an age where they are learning about their emotions and how to regulate them. Temper Tantrums are a normal part of child development and you’re not alone in handling them! Many tantrums cannot be avoided but here are a few tips to remember when they happen! Stay calm and know it will pass. The… Read More
Let’s Talk About: News 8 on the CW San Diego
This morning I was invited back to News 8 Morning Extra on the CW San Diego to provide some expert advice on “How to Get Your Child to Listen and Comply in 5 Easy Steps.” I invite you to watch the segment at the bottom of this blog! Evidence based research shows that children want to comply, please their parents, and… Read More
Let’s Talk About: The Top 20 Holiday Books For Children
This is my favorite season of the year. We begin all of our Christmas preparations the day after Thanksgiving. We typically start the day by going as a family to the local tree lot and picking out our annual Christmas tree. We then hang the Christmas wreath on the door and bring out all of the Christmas boxes from the… Read More
Let’s Talk About: Household Safety Tips + North States Play Yards
GIVEAWAY DETAILS AT THE BOTTOM There is nothing a parent desires more than for their children to be safe and healthy. Although it seems like common knowledge to baby proof your home with child locks, baby gates, and securing furniture to the wall, children have a way of getting into situations that compromise their safety. I know I have been… Read More
Let’s Talk About: Toddler Sleep Training Tips + Storkcraft
Last month I wrote a blog post on infant sleep training and Graco’s Dual-Comfort Natural Bamboo Foam Crib and Toddler Mattress that you can find on Storkcraft’s website! If you missed it, you can click on this link to read all about it http://theparentologist.com/lets-talk-about-sleep-training-storkcraft/ This month I am focusing on some tips to help your toddler sleep better at… Read More
Let’s Talk About: Mommy-Do 12-Week Journal
As the holiday season is quickly approaching, our schedules are becoming increasingly busy. With dance recitals, playdates, holiday parties, travels, and work commitments, I need to stay as organized as possible. With the hustle and bustle, I also need to take more time to self care. Mommy’s tend to DO-DO-DO, am I right? It takes a mom to know a… Read More
Let’s Talk About: Experiential Play for Children
Last week I had the unique opportunity to attend an experiential family playdate with ZBK: Zone for Babies and Kids. The talented Yuru Lameda, also known as the “babies and kids whisperer” founded ZBK in 2009. She has a college degree in Early Childhood Education and has over 10 years experience working with children and families. The play dates… Read More
Let’s Talk About: Sleep Training + Storkcraft
As a child therapist and mom of two small children I often get asked 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 parenting tools…. Read More
Let’s Talk About: Potty Training Tips
Is your toddler ready for potty training? Potty training is one aspect of parenting that you know will inevitably happen one day that you think you are prepared for but aren’t. At least that is my experience. I have educated myself on human behavior for more years than I can remember, but potty training took my parenting to a… Read More
