One of the things that I’ve realized as a parent is that while there’s a lot of focus on building kids’ academic skills and their ability to read and write, a child’s ability to control their emotions and interact socially with peers is just as important to succeeding in school. I’ve found that this can […]
Sleep. I’m guessing that if you’re a parent of young children you may scoff when you hear that word. Perhaps you might say “Sleep, what’s that?!” These little people that we are raising, while adorable and incredibly precious, seem to have a knack for completely throwing off our sleep patterns and “helping” us find new […]
I had no idea how difficult being a parent could be. I mean, I knew it wouldn’t be easy, but I didn’t realize how hard it could be until I actually experienced it. Being a parent is exhausting. It can be overwhelming; it’s often very frustrating. Questions I frequently find myself asking include: “Why did […]
I’ve often looked into my 7 month old daughter’s eyes and wondered what was going on in that little brain of hers. The more I’ve read and researched the more I’ve learned…quite a bit! Science and studies show that the first five years of life is when the brain grows the fastest. It’s a brand […]
I don’t know many people that really enjoy going to the doctor. We all want to feel well and would like our bodies to be in tip-top shape. For men especially, it often seems like going to the doctor is admitting something is wrong or showing a sign of weakness. Kids pick up on our […]
