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Anxiety Disorders In Children: What Parents Need To Know
My daughter was nine years old when she had her first panic attack. She was trembling, out of breath and her heart pounded. These symptoms persisted for almost ten minutes […]
Pumpkins, Pancakes & Pajamas: Creating Meaningful Family Rituals This Fall
There’s something special about fall! It gifts us with a shift in the light, the first chilly morning, and the rustle of leaves under sneakers or boots. It’s a season […]
The Gift of Good Manners: Preparing Your Child For Holiday Gatherings and Beyond
The holidays are a time for joy, connection, and celebration. But for many parents, they are also a time of heightened anxiety. Examples of common concerns are: Will my child […]
The Miracle of Music: Why Children Who Make Music Thrive
Most parents have witnessed a fussy baby calmed by a lullaby, a toddler who can’t resist bouncing to a beat, or a preschooler inventing songs with hilarious lyrics. But beyond […]
Celebrating the Quiet Wins of Neurodivergent Childhood
If you are parenting a neurodivergent child, you have probably learned to brace yourself for certain realities: endless paperwork, IEP meetings, and goals that always seem to be just a […]
Tips for Playdates with Special Needs Kids
Playdates are an important part of childhood. They offer time for kids to interact socially without the structure of school or extracurricular activities. They also help kids learn to share, […]
Start Strong: Celebrate Teachers at the Beginning of the Year
When was the last time you thanked a teacher? So often we go about life, grateful for their hard work but never really stop to thank them for the difference […]
More Than a Place to Go: How to Choose the After-School Program That Feels Right
As summer winds down and school ramps back up, families face a familiar list of decisions. One of the most important? Where will your child go when the school day […]
Congratulations! You’ve Made It to August—Your Parenting Survival Award is in the Mail
August has arrived, and if you’re reading this, congratulations—you’ve survived another summer! Your prize? I’m so glad you asked! Prizes shouldn’t just be for kids, right? So let’s see what’s […]
The End of Summer Crunch: Why Starting Back-To-School Prep in July Saves Your Sanity
It happens every year as the end of summer approaches. The camp calendars are empty. The school supply lists have landed in inboxes. And somewhere between the back-to-school ads and […]