Increasing your child’s emotional intelligence

Increasing your child’s emotional intelligence

“A child seldom needs a good talking to as a good listening to”. ~Robert Brault ​If we are able to listen, we will see that our children’s behaviors are telling us something. Their big tears, loud screams and stomping feet communicate that they are tired,...
Tuesday Tip: Stop and Smell the Roses

Tuesday Tip: Stop and Smell the Roses

Everyday my children teach me about enjoying life’s small pleasures. I can’t say that I always appreciate it. I am task oriented and often focused on getting to the store; getting through the bedtime routine or getting the laundry done. My children,...
Tuesday Tip: Trust the Developmental Process

Tuesday Tip: Trust the Developmental Process

This past weekend I had the pleasure of speaking at the Eat-Sleep-Love Birth and Babies Fair on Development and Play. The main take aways from the talk were: * Every child develops at their own pace * Have faith in the natural developmental process * Learning happens...
Tuesday Tip: Food Allergy Awareness

Tuesday Tip: Food Allergy Awareness

Last week I posted about the Teal Pumpkin Project and making Halloween a fun and safe experience for children with food allergies. I wanted to follow up with some additional information about food allergies. According to FARE (Food Allergy Research and Education) 1 in...
Tuesday Tip: This Election is a Teaching Moment

Tuesday Tip: This Election is a Teaching Moment

With all the stress and tension around this election it can be difficult to talk to our children about it. But, this is a teachable moment. This is an opportunity to encourage our children: ​* The importance of voting * How to make informed decisions * Respecting...