I took a much-appreciated vacation this past week, going to the beautiful, some say magical coastal town of Tofino, BC. The road to Tofino wound dizzyingly through glorious snow covered peaks, sparkling mountain lakes, lush rainforests, and along the mighty … Continued
From the moment our children are born, we are checking the charts, comparing our babies with the “shoulds” of whatever age they are. We constantly compare with other parents, with our relatives, with other kids in our children’s classes. We … Continued
“Be careful to step away from the water spray,” the mom said to her 3-year-old daughter. It was a very hot day and the store next to the crosswalk where we all stood waiting to cross had its water mister … Continued
The issue of “spoiling a child” is obsessive in our culture. And now, seeing as it’s summer, a lot of people have family visiting. So even though the weather is lovely, moms have been telling me they are having a tough time … Continued
“Don’t be such a momma’s boy.” “Careful you don’t turn her into a daddy’s girl.” When it comes to the development of young children, there is such a strong push in our culture to force kids to be independent, even … Continued
I love this video! It was going viral on Friday and I absolutely needed to share it with you. Why? Because it’s an example of wonderful responsive loving parenting, And an example of joyously embracing life with your child. I … Continued
When it comes to toddler behaviour, have you ever wondered why it is sometimes referred to as the Terrible Twos? This week, I recorded a podcast where I explain the various aspects of a toddler’s development and why it’s so important for … Continued
Imagine… You are in the middle of a terrifying experience. You desperately need help. You call your “significant other”. Crying, you tell them what is happening and to please come to help you. “That’s your problem.” they say – and … Continued
When I sat down to write this blog post, part 2 of a series on stress in young children, it gave me pause for reflection on the stress in my life and forced me to look at my own patterns. For … Continued
What is going on with my girl?” A mom came to me and asked why her little girl was behaving in an unusual and puzzling way. She started full-day kindergarten this year, and over the course of each week, she … Continued