Bedtime Battles: When Saying Goodnight is Hard
At the age of 4 my daughter looked at me and said, “Mama, we have a problem – I don’t like to sleep.” Shocked, I…
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Three Common Root Sources of Anxiety in Kids Today
One in four kids is estimated to have anxiety, which has risen steadily since COVID-19. Its symptoms can be baffling from no longer wanting to…
@Rest: How to Satiate a Child’s Hunger for Connection
The greatest gift we have to offer a child is an invitation to rest in our care. This isn’t the type of rest that comes…
Five Things You Might Not Know about Attachment Between Parents and Kids
A father sat in my office, visibly upset that his 7 year old son wasn’t listening to him. He recounted challenge after challenge with his…
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Freedom of Expression: Guiding kids’ emotions into maturity
It is not unusual to see a child stomp in frustration, yell when they’re upset, and drag their heels when they feel hurried. Even after…
Game On: Playing Your Way Through Discipline
One night my 5-year old said, “Mama, we have a problem: I don’t like to sleep.” I agreed it was a problem because unlike her,…
Why Kids Have a Hard Time Saying Goodnight
Mommy! I had a bad dream!” my daughter yelled one night after being “asleep” for five minutes. As I returned to her room and sat…
The Gifts of Sensitivity
Sensitive kids are known for being more intense and stirred up by their environment. Sensory overload is common with some sounds being too loud, smells…
