Family Building
Make His First Father’s Day Extra Special With These Gift Ideas
Say “no” to gaudy ties and novelty office trinkets. A dad’s first Father’s Day is not just a day for cheesy cards and gifts; it’s …
Interactive Educational iOS Apps for Toddlers
Are you a busy parent who occasionally allows your child playtime on your smartphone in order to get work done? Do you feel guilty that you …
Safe Water Play for Kids
Looking for ways to get your kids out into the fresh air and sunshine? Why not set up a sprinkler or get the pool ready …
How to Teach Mindfulness Meditation to Children
Mindfulness meditation is practiced sitting with eyes closed, cross-legged on a cushion with your back straight. Attention is put on the movement of the abdomen when …
Camping with Toddlers 101
Whether you’re an experienced camper or you’re looking for a new way to spend family time, camping with your toddler can be wonderful and exhausting. …
School’s Out for Summer: How to Keep the Kids Occupied
Summer is here! Before you know it, you’ll be looking for ways to keep your kids entertained. To help you fight the relentless protests of …
5 Inexpensive Ways to Keep the Kids Entertained This Summer
It doesn’t take long for the excitement of summer vacation to give way to boredom. Soon enough, your kids will be sitting around the house, …
How Fathers Can Nurture a Special Bond with Their Daughters
Every father has undoubtedly heard the phrase “daddy’s little girl.” This popular saying speaks volumes about the importance of the relationship between a father and …
Activities to Build a Family Bond Any Time of Year
With the transition to spring, the days of sunshine, rain, and warmer temps are here. There is no better time of year to get outside and …
Why Your Family Should Eat Together: 2 Critical Reasons
Many families have gotten away from the tradition of sitting down together for breakfast in the morning, lunch at midday, and dinner every night. …
4 Ways to Encourage Your Child’s Independence
One of the problems facing moms everywhere is the simple fact that it is usually easier to do things yourself than to ask one of the …
Playful Parenting 101
Throughout the years that I was in full-time private practice, I saw hundreds of kids from toddlers to teens. Often at the first visit, especially …
4 Fun Things to Do for Easter
Easter Sunday is the most important Christian holiday of the year. It is a celebration of the risen Jesus, who was crucified on the cross …
3 Ways to Plan Family Activities
Work, school, extracurricular activities, screen time, and daily routine tasks pull families in all different directions. Trying to come together is like herding cats. …
Why Reality Slides Into Fantasy for Preschoolers
“Why does Daddy have a stomachache?” Our toddler began to cry. “Daddy, I will help you,” she said. We were playing Chutes and Ladders, a …
5 Methods for Motivating Your Family to Clean
Are you tired of nagging your kids to clean their rooms? Are you tired of asking your partner to clean out the basement? When …