Tag: children
My Child is NOT Broken (and neither is yours)
In a few short days, my amazing first-born son will turn five. FIVE! The age of really learning to read, increased independence, stronger opinions,...
Sleep Terrors – What They Are, Why They Happen and What...
Your child is sleeping peacefully when you suddenly hear a blood-curdling scream. You race into their room and find them sitting up in their...
Things I Suck At Now That I’m a Mom
I don't think that there is any sense of easing into this whole "Mom" gig. You are in charge of just yourself for your...
Diverse Children’s Books
Reading is such an important part of childhood. Reading regularly not only increases vocabulary and comprehension, but it also empowers us to empathize with...
Preserving Childhood
Why are we as parents always in such a rush for our children to grow up? Let's start preserving childhood!
It seems like we always...
I’m a Speech-Language Pathologist and I Think My Children Stutter
When I found out I was pregnant with identical twins, my mind went in a million different directions. Would they be ok? Would they...
A Letter to My Youngest
Dear Big Guy,
It’s not easy being the youngest. I might have argued before I had kids that birth order doesn’t matter, but man was...
Does My Child Need Help For Their Anxiety?
Just as we care for our children’s physical health, it’s time to take stock of their mental health. Like adults, children can struggle with...
Goodbye Old Toys
Goodbye old toys. As I pick you off play shelves for the last time, I recall how your arrivals once brought so much joy...
When You Feel Like You’re Failing
There are some weeks (or months, truly) where you feel like you can't get it right in the land of parenting. You fail to...