Parenting Wisdom

If you have a child like mine who is hesitant about everything new, fall (and the changes it brings) can be one of the most stressful times of the year. When you have a cryer, you know these shifts...

My daughter, Gracelynn, failed her hearing test at birth. As expectant parents, we had fantasized about what her personality traits might be, who she would resemble, and what her journey might be. We certainly did not expect that she would...

As a mom to four teens, I’ve gotten pretty good at “the talks.” I remember the “sex talk” I had with my firstborn; my face was bright red as I stumbled through all the elements. I certainly improved with...

Do you have an empathetic child who is a friend to everyone? I do! Ever since he was a toddler, we could tell that my second son (P) was just wired different than his peers. We say he is an old...

There are so many messages out there about how to be a parent that sometimes we lose track of what are really important values to teach your kids. We seldom think about the things we teach them by example,...

"How do I get my kid to eat?" As an Occupational Therapist, this is a phrase I hear often. Parents come in with their child who is struggling to eat foods, whether due to a physical or behavioral concern, and...

Get ready to set your clocks ahead on March 10, because daylight saving time is right around the corner! I’m sure you're just as bummed as I am about losing an extra hour of sleep. And the process is even...