Tag: child development
Mommy Needs a Break: Lessons in Regulating My Own Emotions
It was a normal weekday night.
I had picked up my daughter from daycare. She ran to the gate to greet me, with a huge...
You Don’t Have to Force Kids to Say Sorry
When my daughter was about two or three years old, another toddler bit her.
The mom of the biter ran in and said to her...
When Your Child is a Cryer
If you have a child like mine who is hesitant about everything new, fall (and the changes it brings) can be one of the...
4 Wi-Fi Controls to Help Manage Screen Time & Online Safety
The internet can be a great source of information, providing learning opportunities, entertainment, and creative outlets.
However, it can also be a dangerous place for...
The Resilience of a Military Child
April is the Month of the Military Child. It's the month that we celebrate the more than 1.6 million military children and the unique...
Emotional Regulation in Kids: How Occupational Therapy Can Help
Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed in a situation where the TV is on, something is burning in the kitchen, your child is asking...
Bedwetting & Accidents: Tips to Support Your Child
Bedwetting & Pediatric Incontinence
Bedwetting is a common issue.
An estimated 5-7 million children in the United States experience bedwetting after they finish potty training. With...
Managing the Meltdowns: My Toddler’s and My Own
It was pretty close to a perfect Saturday morning.
The sun was out, but it wasn’t too hot. Perfect for running errands.
I got us both...
Raising an Empathetic Child: How to Best Support Them
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...
Supporting Mental Health in Kids: 4 Tips for Parents
It's no secret, we're seeing more concerns regarding mental health in kids.
The most commonly diagnosed mental disorders in children and adolescents include ADHD, anxiety...
















