Going Visiting with Your Baby

Babies love new places! There’s so much to investigate and new things to touch. But many people aren’t too happy to have your little one crawling or toddling freely about the house exploring everything in sight. While you think its adorable that Baby found the Tupperware, your host may not think it’s cute that her tidy cabinet has been rearranged by sticky baby hands.

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Since our paths have crossed before, the answer to the question, “Do you have kids in the house?” is most likely yes. It may be your own children, foster, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, or clients – but there are probably small pitter-patters afoot (or about to be)!

Q&A with Elizabeth: Early Risers and Getting a Baby Tired

My friend suggested keeping my baby up later at night so he’ll be really tired and go to sleep easier. Is that a good idea? ~ Cynthia, mom to 10-month-old Bryan

Why Short Cat-Naps Are Not Good Enough

If your child’s naps are shorter than an hour and a half in length, you may have wondered if these brief naps provide enough rest for your little one. You might suspect that these catnaps aren’t meeting your child’s sleep needs – and you could be right. The science of sleep explains why a short nap takes the edge off, but doesn’t offer the same physical and mental nourishment that a longer nap provides.

Enjoy your child’s “Unique-ness”

All children are unique. They all see life in their own way. Their personalities and life experiences color the way they act, the way they think, and the way they learn. They can respond differently from each other in the same exact situation. There isn’t one specific perfect way to raise all children – as they all require a slightly different parenting approach.

Q&A with Elizabeth: Yelling, Sharing, and Dawdling

Why do I always have to yell for my kids to do what I ask? ~ Lesley, mother to 2-year-old Lucy, 4-year-old Aiden and 6 year old Gloria

Parents – the World Over, We are the Same

A few years ago I visited the beautiful country of Australia. Whenever I travel – no matter where I go – I am always amazed to see that parents act like … parents.

Even in those places when I cannot understand the language spoken between parent and child I can clearly understand the language of their actions. When a child falls, a parent kisses the boo-boo. When a baby cries, a parent will cuddle and croon. When a toddler tantrums, a parent will look embarrassed and disapproving.