Parenting a strong-willed child is not easy. It comes with its own set of challenges that are rare for parents that have children who are more easy going. Nevertheless, parenting a strong-willed child can be done with less frustration. On the go? Listen to "Transforming Parenting" a podcast designed to help propel you into the... Continue Reading →
Adjusting to Parenthood: Suggestions that actually work
There are a little less than 4 million babies born per year, and many of them are born to first-time parents. The journey to becoming a parent can be an exhilarating one. Creating life is such a great experience but the transition to parenthood can sometimes be challenging. So today I’m going to share with... Continue Reading →
Child-Led Play: Explained
When I first started my undergrad program many years ago, one of the first things we learned about was child-led play. I honestly wasn’t quite sure what it was but like many of you have probably already done, I assumed that it meant allowing children to take the lead in their play. And basically, you’re... Continue Reading →
A Guide to A Successful Playdate
It’s always exciting when you find a new local mom that you just instantly connect with. Whether it’s through mutual friends or a random run-in at a market. Somehow the two of you just instantly click and before you know it, you’re already planning a double date unbeknownst to your partners. Getting in touch with... Continue Reading →
The Key to Getting a Strong-willed Child to Listen
Understanding what it means to be strong-willed When I think of strong-willed I think of someone who is determined. Not easily swayed and eager for a nice debate. Most strong-willed children I’ve encountered encompass all of those characteristics. Even though raising a strong-willed child can be challenging at times I hope this blog post helps... Continue Reading →