Did She GIVE You the Toy?
A boy hit a little girl and took her toy. Me: "Did she give you the toy?" Him: "No." Me: "Hmmm, hitting doesn't work. You should try something…
2 Ways to Encourage Toddler Speech
Is your toddler relying solely on pointing or pulling to communicate his needs or desires? It is time to encourage speech.Encouraging Toddler Speech: 1. Slow down and create opportunities for…
When You Try Everything But Only Yelling Seems to Work
Did I try everything? She asks herself as she stands at the front door. She can feel the yell bubbling up inside her. “Put your shoes on!” Her heart is…
Mastering Toilet Learning
Toilet Learning woes: “We are so worried he is going to get kicked out of school. He is the only person having accidents in his class, and it’s not just…
3 Parenting Fails
Read this slowly and let it soak in.These are the core reasons you may be having a hard time. 1: You see your child as an opponent rather than a…
Introducing Sleepy Cues
Need sleep? I found the perfect solution for you. Introducing Sleepy Cues, Robin and Jenn!!!! Together, we have 12 years of experience and have worked with hundreds of clients as…
Remember to Laugh
Your child mispronounces a word, don’t rush to correct, laugh to yourself about how cute it sounds.When they get themselves dressed and layers on three shirts and two skirts, laugh…
My Toddler Keeps Hitting Me!
What do you suggest when my toddler keeps hitting me when he is upset or unhappy? First of all, I am going to address the elephant in the room. Your…
Possibly Racist: Maybe Yes, Maybe No.
Possibly Racist: Maybe yes, maybe no Three 4 year old children were playing together. Girl A: Who should I give this stick to? Boy and Girl B: Me, me, me!…
A Parenting Coach and A Shattering Heart
NY Times Parenting article written by Norma Newton, I’m Darker than My Daughter. Here Is Why It Matters, references my work. This opinion piece is raw and brutally honest. Norma’s…