Is every day a guessing game for you to wake up wondering what sort of unruly behavior you have to deal with from your children? Are you frightened that you will make a parenting mistake? You’re tired of the yelling, the backtalk, the frustration, and inconsistency and lack of routine. You’re struggling to know when to set boundaries and limits, and what is appropriate and what is not. Are you…Read More
Struggling as a mom there was chaos in my home. I second guessed and questioned myself on so many topics. Am I disciplining effectively? Am I setting boundaries? These were the questions I asked myself daily . Parenting is difficult. It’s a whole new world and no one told me about all the emotions involved. Fear, joy, uncertainty...Children don’t come with manuals, and each one is so different…Read More
View Original Article Published in Manhasset Living August 2022 Though it’s true some families thrived and even embraced the time together during the pandemic, others saw a huge disconnect. Perhaps existingdivides were further frayed, or seemingly healthy relationships were suddenly fragmented. From changes at work and financial complications to suddenly becoming full-time caregivers, the family…Read More
The time has come for your child to start preparing for preschool or kindergarten. Early childhood development and education are crucial to young minds in order to help them reach all their development milestones. Achieving milestones is key in preparation for the advancement of their education – such as attending school and socializing with other children. There are some things you can do to he…Read More
Many studies and research has been conducted on how free play can affect a child’s learning. Young children are interested in their world and what it contains. They are explorers- young, free spirits that have a natural desire to learn. Play is a key element to successful learning and foundation skills that a child needs before reaching school age. Kids can solve problems, create masterpieces, s…Read More
The Importance Of Emotional Intelligence The ability to understand and manage emotions is called emotional intelligence. As adults, emotional intelligence can help in social interactions and is even linked to varying degrees of success. What about children? Emotional intelligence can be difficult to understand, even as adults and many teachers and educators are suggesting that young children be ta…Read More
What Are Boundaries? Boundaries are something every child needs to learn. This is not an overnight process, but rather an introduction and gradual implementation of rules and respect. A young child cannot instantly understand rules and respect overnight, but a parent can take steps to make sure their child learns how to respect themselves and learn how to be aware of others’ needs and respect th…Read More
