Parenting with Purpose: Solving the Mystery of Afternoon Meltdowns
Ever wonder why kids seem to unleash their negative emotions as soon as they come home from school or daycare? A local dad (who wishes to remain anonymous) describes what many parents experience: . . .
Parenting with Purpose: Healthy Risk-Taking Helps Kids Thrive
It's a fact of life for every parent. Part of our job is to reduce risk and ensure the safety of the tiny humans placed in our care. After all, risks seem scary, right? Even the dictionary equates r . . .
Early Childhood Red Flags
Are you getting a sense that your child may be "different" from other children? Here are early childhood red flags that need attention.
“Einstein didn’t speak until he was 4 years old” . . .
How and Why to Develop Growth Mindset in Kids
Is intelligence something you’re born with or something that develops? Is failure an opportunity to learn and grow, or something that impedes success? How a parent answers these questions greatly . . .
How to Make a Family Technology Contract
We raise our kids to be polite and respectful in person so why wouldn't we stress those same values in the online environment? A digital citizenship contract will help spell out your expectations of . . .
Turn Words Into Action: Create a Family Action Plan for Change
For families who want to be part of the change to end racial inequality, there's never been a better time to create a family action plan. A thoughtful plan, built around empathy and compassion, equi . . .
Give Your Family the Gift of Laughter
I was born on April 1, so I know a thing or two about humor. April Fools’ Day jokes and gifts make celebrating my birthday an adventure in laughter. I once received a large box of dirt topped with . . .
Parenting with Purpose: Raising Resilient Kids
Teaching children how to do difficult things comes with parenting. We coach and encourage kids through frustration, tears and bursts of anger as they learn to tie shoes, write their names and ride a . . .
10 Ways to Practice Self-Care: A guide for busy parents
It’s necessary to take breaks from the hustle and bustle of life — to pause and recharge. Practicing self-care can mean something different to each individual, but the whole family benefits when . . .
Back-to-School Tips to Help Families Establish a Routine
The back-to-school transition can be tough on kids, especially after the year we’ve had. Whether your kids can’t wait to get back to full-time, in-person school or if they prefer to school at ho . . .
Why and How to Delay Giving Kids a Phone
When I set out to write this article, I was hoping to provide an antidote to the alarming stories I’d read about kids and smartphones. However, the research really does paint a clear picture. Stud . . .
Tips to Teach Kids Time Management
We all know that before school starts we need to schedule annual checkups and go back-to-school shopping, but how do we set our kids up for success that will last through the school year and beyond? . . .
The Dads Club: Why to Meet Up with the Guys
One of the best ways to overcome feelings of isolation or loneliness as a father is to join (or start) a fathers’ group. Even in California, where there are support groups for people who belong to . . .
Parenting with Purpose: Why Parent/Child Dates Are So Important
Scheduling regular one-on-one dates (outings) with kids is a fun way for families to build lasting bonds while setting kids up with the skills and experience needed to grow healthy relationships for . . .
Parenting with Purpose: Create Family Routines
Routines are like operating systems that set families up for success. They make it possible to complete essential daily tasks with the least amount of resistance, reduce family stress and help thing . . .
How to Help Fighting Siblings Make Peace
Images of smiling siblings are impressive for social media, but life with two or more children is decidedly less picture-perfect. According to research from University of Toronto, toddler-age siblin . . .