Imagine this: You're in the middle of preparing dinner, the phone is ringing, and your little one decides it's the perfect time to start whining for your attention.  Sound...

Imagine this scenario: You're at the grocery store with your children, and as you navigate the aisles, you can sense the tension rising.  Your kids are getting restless, and you can...

Imagine this: You're navigating the winding road of parenthood, trying to make the best decisions for your child's well-being and future.  Along the way, you encounter a plethora of...

Once again, the time has come to set our clocks forward and embrace longer daylight hours - an annual tradition that parents often dread.  While adults may find the transition through...

Picture this: It's a typical afternoon in your household, and your child is engrossed in their favorite app or game.  As the designated screen time comes to an end, you brace yourself...

Imagine a world where your child eagerly reaches for a book instead of a screen, where the joy of reading fills their heart and mind.  Realistically, we’re shooting for a...

Imagine this scene: It's early morning, and you're feeling tired, overwhelmed, and already thinking about the long to-do list ahead.  But as your child comes bounding into the room,...

Imagine this scenario: You're sitting in a cozy coffee shop, engrossed in a book, when suddenly someone approaches you and starts shouting demands.  How would you feel?  Most...

Amazing parents all strive to raise kind and compassionate children who treat others with respect.  However, it's not uncommon for young children to engage in rough behavior, such as...

Usually, I focus on the parent-child dynamic in these posts, but there’s no denying that the parent-parent dynamic is essential to a harmonious family environment and resulting...

This week, we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  Racial equality is supremely important, and in fact, I'm working on a very special post on the topic of helping to teach...

Do you want to know why I love talking to parents about stage theories in the psychology of human development?  It's because knowledge of the various stages that children progress through...