The short answer is “No”, you can’t spoil your infant. There’s a reason babies cry as much as they do; it’s their main (and mostly) only way they can communicate their needs. Babies cry for a number of reasons; they’re hungry, tired, overstimulated, and sometimes babies just cry even if you’ve done […]
Raising children can be one of the most fulfilling things you can do in your life; while simultaneously being one of the most frustrating, infuriating and hair pulling experience you will ever come across. Build Your Child’s Self-Esteem Boosting a child’s self-esteem starts in infancy; to help build it here are some tips: […]
Play is vital for children’s healthy development, as it enhances social, cognitive, physical, and emotional skills. Through play, children learn: Problem-solving Cause and effect Creative thinking Communication Proprioception It also promotes fine and gross motor skills. The benefits of play accumulate over time, helping children build upon their abilities. Play allows children to understand […]
Sometimes going to the Doctor’s can be scary, especially when there’s talk about a shot or having to undergo a non-routine procedure (blood work, x-ray, CT scan, etc.). Kids can feel overwhelmed in the Doctor’s office; it’s a (relatively) new space, there are people they don’t know and tools/machines that they have no idea what […]
Children typically learn how to lie around two years old; it’s at this point that they have learned that you can’t watch them every second of the day, which they will take full advantage of. As children get older they learn how to mask their facial expressions and tone of voice in order to better […]
I don’t think that there is a single parent out there that has not felt a profound love for their toddler while also feeling like wanting to rip their hair out, out of frustration. Even the sweetest of the sweetest toddlers often know how to press our buttons as they explore and test the boundaries […]
What is “Mental Load” Mental load refers to the unseen mental and emotional effort that is needed to manage the household, ensuring it runs as smoothly as possible. This includes: planning what’s needed for groceries, paying bills, meeting the needs of your children and spouse as well as managing your own work load. […]
Why is it that you can be surrounded by your children and partner, but still feel so alone and isolated? Why do we as parents feel like we are all alone and why do we have this profound nagging guilt for feeling that way? If this resonates with you, you are not alone; not […]
As a parent you don’t get a day off, regardless if you’re sick or not; it’s not an option to stay in bed all day watching daytime television. You have responsibilities that include but are not limited to: cooking, being a snack dispenser, cleaning, changing diapers, kissing boo-boo’s, etc. However, you don’t have to be a […]
Have you recently uncovered an infestation of Monsters underneath your child’s bed? Those Monsters can be pesky creatures; preventing your child from falling asleep at night and waking them up in the middle of the night. And once you get an infestation it can be difficult to get rid of them, especially if they’ve staked […]
