Here’s a wonderful tidbit from a recent parent workshop I conducted. I was talking with a group of working parents about the guilt they were feeling. The conversation progressed to purchasing items for children and whether or not that assuages some of the guilt. The truth of the matter is that whether they are working Read More
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My Favorite Things: Lunchskins
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
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
Effective Parenting Begins with Consistency
Read my new article about the importance of consistently setting limits and expectations for your child. http://www.bigcitymoms.com/EffectiveParenting.php
A Special Educators’ Bag of Tricks
One of the first things any child receiving special services will learn to say, whether by signing or speaking, is “open bag.” Special service providers (occupational, speech, feeding, and physical therapists, as well as special educators), come to work in homes and schools with a literal bag of tricks. We bring novel materials to excite Read More
My Favorite Things: Infant Bath Sponge
Afters years of working with infants, I’ve come across and created lots of tips to help ease some of the anxiety new parents often feel. Bathing a tiny newborn is certainly one of these times. They might as well have signs that read “slippery when wet!” With time and experience this jobs gets easier, but Read More
The Value of “Grown-Up” Breaks
Let’s face it, parenting is exhausting at times. For this reason, parents need to give themselves a “grown-up” break. When I say a break, I mean two things: A break can be time away from your child with the help of a caregiver, friend or family member. Even a video. This time allows you to recoup your patience and energy, refresh Read More
My Favorite Things: Discount School Supply
Parents, grandparents, educators, caregivers……get out your pad and pen, or bookmark this site, now! Discount School Supply is a find! This fantastic website has everything from games to art supplies, infant toys to bikes to products for children with special needs (many of which I use with typically developing children as well). The prices are right and Read More
Post Script to Review: “No More Mrs. Nice Mom”
As I read and reread my post, I thought it was important to add that I have not read Amy Chua’s book “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother.” I’d also like to note that in one of the news stories I recently saw, she did say that one of her daughters rebelled against her techniques Read More
Review: “No More Mrs. Nice Mom”
Please take a look at the article “No More Mrs. Nice Mom” in the NY Times. I’ve read the article and watched the news report and I’ll respond to them the way I do to so many others…what happened to the middle ground?! We have certainly had a trend in parenting where grown-ups want to Read More