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Rather listen? You can do that here! 90% of your child’s brain develops by age 5. To ‘develop’ is to change, and your child’s brain is changing at rapid speed.  In fact, your child’s brain makes at least 1 million new neural connections every SECOND – far more than any other time in their life.  […]

Rather listen? Here’s a link to this episode on my podcast! It’s super common for kids to see problematic behaviors at school + want to try them out at home. They are trying to process what they observed + test out your boundaries. Here’s how I address in the moment! Two things before I share […]

Rather listen? Here’s a link to this episode on my podcast! I know it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, embarrassed and upset at your child when their teacher approaches you about their misbehavior.  There’s so many potential reasons why your child is misbehaving including: That’s why it’s sooo important to slow down and focus on gathering more […]

Are you nervous about your child starting school soon? I’m going to share 11 concrete tips on how to emotionally and mentally prepare your child for daycare, preschool, or kindergarten. #1: Start talking to your child early about starting daycare, preschool, or kindergarten. You’re going to want to start to plant seeds early on – […]

Change and transitions can make us all feel stressed, even if it’s an exciting change, like starting a new school. It can still bring a lot of fears and anxiety. So it’s important to understand how you can best support your child as they deal with and cope with change. Let me share with you […]

Can we talk about mornings today?! Ideally, mornings are a time for connecting with our kids and getting excited about the day to come. But let’s be real – mornings often feel hectic, stressful, and overwhelming. Not only are we up against a time crunch, but our kids seldom want to do the things we […]

Are you interested in learning where to begin when it comes to preparing your child for daycare, preschool, or Kindergarten? To me, children’s books are one of my favorite ways to begin to emotionally prepare children for change. Books help to open the conversation, normalize feelings, and teach children how to cope with their big […]