Tag: children
Why Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month Matters to Me
Looking back, it should have been obvious. What we called “habits” in our toddler – lip-licking, hair-wiping, squeaks, and snorts – were tell-tale signs...
The Easter Bunny and other Mythological Creatures
This year, my son and I will have a “talk” about all the mythical creatures of his childhood, starting with the Easter Bunny.
He...
Keeping Kids Safe Online
Honestly, friends, I’m worried. I help mothers with their worries as my job, but therapists are people, too. And this therapist is a mom...
The Art of Feeding Children
Feeding children is an art. Each child is different, and we need to approach food mindfully and peacefully. Parents and caregivers must remind themselves...
Embracing the Beauty in Disorder
I am not usually a go-with-the-flow type of person. I used to call myself Type A+. I recently organized my pantry and proudly shared...
The One-Two Punch
Recently, I gave birth to my second baby. I didn't expect going from one to two kids to be easy, and many people I trusted...
Kindness Is Better Than TV Advice
I restrained myself from tossing a shoe at the television and instead opened my laptop. The parenting discussion among TV hosts angered me, and...
Classes Your Kids Will Enjoy Together in Westchester County
I have a three-year-old daughter and a one-year-old son, and life is a bit easier when I can take them both to a class...
Nurturing Positive Personalities
Being a mom is an incredible journey filled with love, laughter, and a whole lot of learning. One of the most fascinating aspects is...
Why I Don’t Share About My Children
You might be wondering when I’m going to talk about my kids. Well, likely never. For starters, some of my children have explicitly asked...










