Why the Advice You’re Getting About Picky Eating Is Probably Wrong
If you’re a first-time parent navigating mealtimes with a toddler who doesn’t eat the way you expected, you’ve probably heard it all: “Just let them be hungry—they’ll eventually eat it.” “Hide vegetables in their food—they won’t notice!” “Make them take one no-thank-you bite.” This advice might come from relatives, friends (whose children seem to eat […]
11 Fun Autumn Activities for Kids That Sneak in Learning
Autumn is a season of change, curiosity, and cozy discovery. As leaves turn vibrant and the air turns crisp, fall offers endless opportunities for kids to explore, learn, and grow. While the school routine settles in, it’s also important to keep nurturing creativity and curiosity outside the classroom. That’s why autumn is the perfect season to blend […]
The Emotional Side of Mom Rage: Why Nervous System Regulation is the Missing Tool in Modern Parenting
The Hidden Truth About “Mom Rage” If you’re a parent of a little one, you’ve probably had moments where the smallest thing — spilled milk, nonstop whining, a partner’s forgotten chore — suddenly unleashes a tidal wave of anger. It can feel shocking, even shameful. You love your child more than anything, yet in […]
How to Separate Grief From Parenting
How do You Separate Personal Grief from Your Parenting Role and Protect Your Children from Emotional Crossfire? When my relationship ended, it felt like my whole world cracked open. Not just the marriage, but the future I thought I was walking into. The dreams I held. The family picture I believed would stay intact. And […]
How to Prepare a Child with Autism For Autumn Changes
The arrival of autumn typically brings cooler temperatures, shorter daylight hours, and a shift in clothing from shorts to sweaters. While these seasonal changes may feel routine to many, they can present unique challenges for some children on the autism spectrum. Kids with autism may experience the world through heightened or different sensory perceptions, so changes in weather, clothing textures, lighting, and daily routines […]
In Appreciation of Creativity
WHAT IS CREATIVITY? Understanding creativity will enable you to encourage your family to BE creative—independently, collectively, across different domains, and over time. Helping children learn to appreciate creativity is akin to giving them a gift that never loses its value. Why? Because being creative is like tapping into a superpower! It’s a means […]