Do you struggle knowing how much time to allow your kids on screens? You hear the research that kids are supposed to be outside playing and to stay away from devices. Yet, how do you balance both screen time and outdoor time? I have totally...
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Relieve Stress: 7 Ways To Make Being Outside Irresistible
We hear it all the time. People will say, “When I was a kid, we spent every waking minute outside playing with our friends. Kids these days just sit in front of a screen!" Are you tired of hearing that? But deep inside you know that being outside is good for your...
Do Kids Really Have Summer Anxiety?
ARE YOUR KIDS ANXIOUS? Most kids are excited for summer, right? But many more are not excited. They don't know how to tell us and, frankly, they don't know why they are feeling the way they do. One in eight children, in a given year, are affected by an anxiety...
Nature and Mental Health, Go Outside and Play!
What is it about nature that calms us? How are nature and mental health related? Nature makes our mind be at rest and our bodies relax. You've experienced it when you are out for a walk, or relaxing at a beach. It really is true that nature helps our mental health....
How To Have Happy Kids: Try “Finding Ecohappiness”
A book review. You just want your kids to be happy, right? Parents everywhere want happy kids. It's pure joy to watch your children laugh, play and enjoy life. One sure way to reach the "happy kids" goal is to read the new book Finding Ecohappiness by Sandi Schwartz,...
Dealing With Big Emotions? What’s A Parent To Do?
Teach your child self-regulation at home. Your child has anxious feelings, big emotions and outbursts that make you feel helpless. You wonder, “What can I do? Nothing seems to be working.” The real question is what tools should I use to help my child. The Zones of...
Resiliency: How To Build It
Help your kids “Bounce Back.” Have you ever asked yourself these questions about your children? “Why does she give up so easily?” “How come my son gets discouraged as soon as things get hard?” “Why aren’t they willing to try anything new?” Many...
What To Do Before, During and After A Meltdown
Want fewer meltdowns? Another Meltdown?! It always happens at the most inconvenient time. Walking down the aisle at Target, in front of extended family, or while on a family vacation. Meltdowns happen everywhere, and over anything. And as parents, we don't always know...
Take Control Of Technology And Sleep
How Technology Impacts Sleep For Your Child How do technology and sleep go together and should they? Great question! We think of them as needing to be separate in order to be successful. For example, if we want our kids to get a good night’s sleep, we need to take...
Need Parenting Help Due To Overparenting?
Are You Overparenting? Overparenting is so easy to do! I still do it. I have to remind myself, frequently, to stop overparenting. Trying to control the situation, and how it will end up, is not healthy for anyone. It puts stress on parents and also puts stress on the...