These days, we’re all trying to be a little kinder and gentler to our environment. My reaction to this concept is the same reaction I have to most parenting advice…it has to be practical for the person using it. I love Lunchskins because they are just that, practical! Lunchskins are reusable sandwich (or snack) bags that make Read More
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Can You “Kid” With Kids? How Humor Can Be Helpful
Many of us know adults who use humor to diffuse the tension in situations, but did you know that humor is a wonderful technique with children, from toddlers on up? When they are about to tantrum or fight, catch them off guard with humor. You could try saying “Hey wait a second. Where did my child Read More
Another Smile Inducing Post
Some time ago, I worked with a child who was having a hard time internalizing the rules. Cognitively, he totally understood what he should and shouldn’t be doing at any given moment, but he just couldn’t seem to stop himself. It’s what educators call poor impulse control. This was also a child who loved animals. Read More
What Kind of Parent Are You?
Do you know your parenting style? Do you label it? Should you? Take a look at my recent article for babybites! http://www.babybites.com/03/09/what-kind-of-parent-are-you/
BabyCenter Poll: Tiger Mom out, Eagle Mom in
BabyCenter conducted an international poll. I was thrilled to see the results! Read what they discovered and stay tuned for my own comments on parenting styles. http://blogs.babycenter.com/mom_stories/tiger-mom-out-eagle-mom-in/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
Love Is In The Air
Happy Valentine’s Day! February 14th is a day when we think about love and our connections to others. If those thoughts don’t lead directly to our feelings about children and our families, I don’t know what would. Three months ago upon the birth of my nephew, my father told my brother (the new daddy), “all Read More
To Put A Smile On Your Face
I just heard something that put a smile on my face. I hope it does the same for you. I was walking home from a client thinking about the paperwork that needed to be done when I got home, when I heard an intermittent “MEOW.” As I approached a small boy and the woman I Read More
Baby, It’s Cold Outside! (Part 2)
Ok, here it is. The long awaited list of my favorite activities to do with children when its just too cold to go out. There are many more, but this is a great start. Here we go… Baby Drag: Place your small child or baby (should have good neck and core strength) on a large Read More
Happy New Year!
As we enter 2011, may we all feel more empowered and appreciated, a little bit more understanding and better understood, more patient and consistent, and most importantly, happy with ourselves and our families. Parenting is a challenging and rewarding job. You can do it! I am here if you need me. Be well, Dana Dana’s Kids. Empowered Read More
My Favorite Things: Activities for Young Toddlers
Here are some of my favorite activities to play with young toddlers (approximately 15-24 months). Not only are they developmentally stimulating, they’re also fun! 1.Laundry Baskets– They always say it’s the most unexpected items that are the most fun for this age! Put your child in the laundry basket and push or pull them around Read More