Learning – Page 5

Let’s Talk About: Speaking Multiple Languages with Your Family

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: New Year, New You, New Nutribullet

This year is off to a great start! It’s a new year and it’s a new you! And if you are like me, you have made goals this year to strive for better health. As a mom, having a healthy lifestyle is more than just for me. I want to be healthy for my children, too. But if I expect… 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: 8 Ways Kids Can Give Back + Happy Crates

There is nothing I love more than giving back this time of year and making children smile. In our home we are gearing up for the holidays and one way I try to teach my children humility and good character is by giving back and making them part of the process. Making others smile is an important lesson I want… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Saturday at the Symphony

Last weekend we had the unique opportunity to see Disney’s Ratatouille at the San Diego Symphony! Music is such an important part of our family and we love sharing art, culture, and music with our young children. So when we had the opportunity to see a Disney movie and hear live classical music at the same time we couldn’t resist!!… 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: 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

Let’s Talk About: The Importance of Reading

I can’t emphasize how important reading is to your child. Every parent is a child’s first teacher. Reading to your child and having your child read on their own (even if it is just flipping the pages and looking at the pictures) is so important to increase language and literacy development. Frequently reading to your child will also increase memory,… Read More