Here is an info-graphic that you can refer to, or print up which gives a summary of how to work with your child’s behavior. It includes minor transgressions, common behavior issues as well as more major safety issues. Many parents ask, “how can you be a positive parent, while also setting limits?” and this […]

Check out my new video about toddlers and control. If your toddler is in the midst of the tantrum phase, then this video will give you tons of insight of what is going on and what you can do!

Here’s a list of 10 tried and true tips to being a good parent: Routine It may not fit your lifestyle if you are used to being more spontaneous and flying by the seat of your pants before you had kids, however it is the number one way to having happier kids. Doing more or […]

You have probably said your share of “no” before breakfast if you have a toddler (or any age child for that matter..) and you might be wanting to say that dreadful word less, but don’t know how. You want to set limits, but you also want to parent in a positive way. Here’s a way […]

I realize that not too many people who follow me are ones who spank their children, but even if I’m just preaching to the choir, I still need to preach. After reading all the news about the recent (and history of) police brutality, I have to speak from a parenting point of view. Do not […]

Parents: Let’s make a plan. If you have ever been on the internet, then you have heard that giving a time out is a horrible thing. It is not. You have heard that connecting with your child during a fit or a tantrum is a better thing. That is correct. So let’s make a plan: […]

A lot of families are turning to positive parenting these days because they want to leave the yelling, screaming and anger that can happen with parenting in the past. But what ends up sometimes happening with positive parenting is that the parents become permissive parents. Positive parenting is still strict parenting. It is loving parenting, […]

After the bath has been taken, the pajamas are on, the milk has been drunk, the book has been read, it is time to put dad in charge. It doesn’t matter who is in charge of the rest of the bedtime routine, just make sure that dad has the kiddos last. Dad is the […]

Man oh man. When was the last time you got a good foot rub? Probably way too long ago. Well, if you aren’t getting any good foot rubs, at least your little one should be. When my boys were babies, I really really wanted to take a massage for babies class. I thought that it […]

Perhaps some people will disagree with me since learning to live a more mindful life is to not lose your stuff all the time (which is partially true), but if you have young children, I don’t know how you can get through a day without either you or them losing their s*$t. So in my life, it […]
