Parenting is a job. It’s a job that doesn’t come with a manual and, often, especially during children's 0-5 years, a job that can be exhausting and challenging. Without extended family for support and guidance, it’s no wonder Moms and Dads look elsewhere for parenting advice. Parenting isn’t something everyone just knows how to do. Pediatricians Offer Parenting Advice... Parents of my Mom’s generation looked to Dr Spock for parenting advice. His book, The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child … [Read more...]
Getting Your Toddler from NO to YES
Think of your typical toddler. If you were listening in to their conversations you’d hear a lot of NO to this, and NO to that, and how-could-you-even-suggest-that NO! Sure the NOs are their way of testing out and flexing their own autonomy, but it can be taxing tiring, and tedious for parents. Parents want to support and nurture their child on their journey of growing up, moving out and supporting themselves, but those NOs seem to know no boundaries…so, yes The struggle is … [Read more...]