In the journey of parenting, navigating the waters with an assertive child can often feel like steering a ship through a storm.  These little leaders, with their strong wills and...

Imagine this scenario: You're at the grocery store with your children, and as you navigate the aisles, you can sense the tension rising.  Your kids are getting restless, and you can...

Imagine this scene: It's early morning, and you're feeling tired, overwhelmed, and already thinking about the long to-do list ahead.  But as your child comes bounding into the room,...

Imagine this scenario: You're sitting in a cozy coffee shop, engrossed in a book, when suddenly someone approaches you and starts shouting demands.  How would you feel?  Most...

This week, we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  Racial equality is supremely important, and in fact, I'm working on a very special post on the topic of helping to teach...

Happy New Year, amazing parents!  I hope your 2024 is off to a great start.  This annual transition presents a perfect opportunity for families to reflect on their routines and...

The holiday season is a time of giving and generosity, and as parents, we have a unique opportunity to teach our children the value of helping others.  I touched on this topic in a recent...

Parents, here’s a big question this time of year: What do you tell your kids when they ask if Santa Claus is real?  There’s no right answer.  It’s a personal...

As parents, we strive to raise happy and healthy children.  One important aspect of their well-being is teaching them healthy eating habits.  In our family, the essential message around...

How does your child know that you love them?  One day when they’re older, your child will reflect back on their childhood and remember all the times you told them you loved...

Years ago, I heard a friend say to her child, who was on the verge of starting an altercation with their sibling, “Grace and courtesy.”  When I asked for the background story on...

Today, I have a quick story for you related to the concept of managing your time and preserving as much of it for your little kiddos as possible.  A friend recently asked me how I can...