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I know you don’t have much time or energy these days, so I wanted to share 10 *SIMPLE* play ideas you can do with your toddler or preschooler today to promote healthy development. Many of these activities are things you probably already do but I help explain exactly how it’s benefiting your young child’s developing […]

Do you need help with toddler sleep problems? Is your 3-year old afraid of monsters? Well in this video, I share how to help with kid bedtime fears, toddler sleep problems, and kid sleep problems in general. When your child is afraid of monsters, fearful of the dark, and other scary things that might be […]

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Did you know that chores have been linked to adult success?! Yup! So, can toddlers and preschoolers actually do chores?! How early should you start with chores and what actually should you have them do?! In this video, I share the best way to teach your child responsibility, why kids need to do chores, and […]

Phew, food throwing is the ultimate test of our patience! While very frustrating, it’s actually developmentally appropriate. In this video, I break down common reasons children throw food and simple tips to prevent it in the first place, including some simple sign language you can try to encourage your child to communicate with you during […]

Goodbyes can be so hard! With the approach of a new school year, I often get asked to discuss separation anxiety. Although this year may look very different for you, you may still be grappling with how to separate from your child in ways that limit the tears. While separation anxiety is a normal stage […]

This has got to be one of my most frequently asked questions – How do I get my partner on the same page!? How do I convince them positive parenting is the way to go? How do I stop all the arguing we go through when it comes to parenting? There’s no quick fixes for […]

n today’s video I answer TWO questions related to limit setting in public! One mom had a question about how to navigate boundary testing when around other children at the park and another mom had a question about how to handle when another child is aggressive towards your child. This situation is tricky because it’s […]

Do you have a picky eater, or what I like to call “selective eater,” on your hands? I know I do! Did you know it’s actually developmentally appropriate for children between ages 2 and 5 to develop a habit of picky eating? Taste buds begin shutting down as the body becomes more mobile. This is […]

I know that aside from tantrums and aggressive behaviors, oh and sibling conflict, witnessing our child’s anxiety can feel triggering. It’s really easy to try to fix their feelings and make them feel brave again. None of it is done with ill intent. It’s just so 😨 dang 😨 hard to see our children experience […]