A Dreamstime.com Photo The Power of Words As parents, we sometimes forget how powerful our words to our children really can be. We often find ourselves in “expert” parent mode, and forget to really listen. Sometimes we use way too many words. Several years ago, while playing a dinner question [...]
Parenting "Troubled Children": Some "Unspeakable" Honesties ADHD, OCD, ODD, Sensory Issues, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorders…whatever diagnosis it’s called in your child’s case, all you really know is that it’s painful. Painful, upsetting, guilt-ridden, and exhausting. Even the simplest of routines become difficult with your child. The most menial tasks become unmanageable. [...]
East vs West: Reflections on Parenting with a Partner from Another Cultural Background As new parents, my husband and I have been learning the ins and outs of caring for a baby. How to give a bath. How to cook and clean one-handed, while holding the baby on the other hip. How to cut [...]
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Dreamstime.com Recently, my 6 year old son had a fairly minor accident (relatively speaking of course) on our treadmill in which he cut his finger pretty good. Yes, I understand...kids and treadmills don't mix...a lesson we are all more familiar with now more than ever. This particular injury required many creams and ointments, [...]
Dreamstime.com Routine. A word that can be used in several different contexts. On the surface, it seems like such a bland and boring word; one without excitement or pizazz, but to a parent, it can mean so much more. I'm sure you can remember learning about the importance of a routine when you [...]
