There is a Rolling Stones song from the 70’s aptly titled “Coming Down Again”. Being that it was the 70’s and it was the Stones, it was, of course, written about coming down from a chemical high of some sort. … Continued
From time to time I am asked to give presentations to new parents. I love meeting new parents and helping to answer their questions. This week, I have been asked by a local parent support group to talk about Attachment … Continued
“What am I doing wrong?” – I hear this from parents often, especially when their children have a meltdown in the store. Parents are embarrassed, ashamed. They feel that everyone is judging them, and worse, they are judging themselves. I’m … Continued
This week, I recorded a podcast where I talk about the interactions I’ve had with parents who took the time to personally respond to my recent blogs on Stress in Young Children. I talk about 3 separate conversations I had … Continued
“It must be the four-month sleep regression. She just suddenly started waking up a lot more. I can’t figure out what to do about it. I should probably start serious sleep training.” “My six week old starts flailing his arms … Continued
“When my parents check their phones while I’m talking to them, I feel like I’m not important.”Those were the words of a ten-year-old boy. He was interviewed for a study on the effect of parental use of smartphones on their … Continued
Remember life before children? You’d see a child screaming in the supermarket and you said… “I’d never let my child do that!” Or you’d hear a parent say “If you just sit quietly for a few more minutes I’ll buy … Continued
“My daughter and I are so much happier now. I finally learned that it’s ok to say “no” sometimes and to guide and direct her behaviour. We actually get along much better. I can’t believe it!” These were the words … Continued
Parents regularly experience shame around parenting. I see it all the time… “I love nursing her to sleep. I know I shouldn’t do that.” “I love tucking him into bed with us and snuggling up with him. It’s just so … Continued
This week, the news media were having a feeding frenzy over one new baby sleep research study out of Australia. The headlines were short, big and bold. Let Babies Cry To Sleep? Study Says It’s Not ‘Emotionally Harmful’ – Time Magazine … Continued