Separation anxiety is so hard on parents and children. For a parent, it is brutal to see your child devastated. Then leaving them in that state of devastation feels terrible. Fortunately, there are powerful strategies that will help your child feel empowered when you're gone. Whether you're dealing with separation anxiety in children who are quite young who are older, I have … [Read more...] about Brilliant Tips to Ease Separation Anxiety in Children
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How to Get Your Kids to Listen Without Yelling
Over and over again, I have parents ask how to get your kids to listen without yelling. Kids don't listen. Parents repeat themselves again and again. Tensions mount and then they yell. Kids get upset and feel as though the parent has been mean. The parents are beyond frustrated because they feel they've approached the situation with consideration, been ignored, and then been … [Read more...] about How to Get Your Kids to Listen Without Yelling
How to have a peaceful flight with young kids
Travelling with kids can be daunting. Kids ask repeatedly if you're there yet. There can be tears, whining and fighting. Quickly, the start of your vacation can go from exciting to painful. Here are effective strategies for peacefully travelling with kids perfect for flight or road trips.My heart was in my throat but I did my best to fake a smile. My aunt, uncle and … [Read more...] about How to have a peaceful flight with young kids
How to Help Neurotypical Kids Embrace Autism
When it comes to understanding autism, the conversation isn't always easy. As parents, we want to celebrate differences and promote inclusion. So how do you teach your neurotypical children to embrace autism? Today, I have autistic mother, advocate and author Kaylene George sharing her tips on understanding autism.The first time I met Spencer was after school. I was … [Read more...] about How to Help Neurotypical Kids Embrace Autism
Picky Eater? Here are the two rules you need to know
Picky eaters can undermine the best meal planning. Parents can easily get into a rut of serving only a select number of foods their kids will eat. Many resort to bargaining, bribing and coercing just to get their kids to eat a few bites of something healthy. Here, pediatrician Dr. Orlena Kerek outlines how to improve picky eating and establish lifelong healthy eating … [Read more...] about Picky Eater? Here are the two rules you need to know