Giftedness in Children
As a parent, you may notice your child’s advanced development prior to school entry. Some children show early language skills and vocabulary that is well above what is expected for…
During the COVID-19 Outbreak
During the COVID-19 outbreak, I aim to continue to support children and families, where needed. I am now offering both phone and secure video conferencing sessions (30 or 60 minutes),…
Nora and The Worry Zoot
Nora and The Worry Zoot By Dr. Jennifer Gordon and Illustrated by Rob Bryson. How do you talk to your kids about anxiety and worry? Navigating new and uncertain situations…
Ready to Snap? How to Catch Yourself and Get Back on Track
Here are some parenting tips on how to shift to a better place and stay connected when you’re feeling irritable, and how to repair relationship ruptures with your child when…
When Your Child Hits Your Other Child
Not sure how to respond to sibling aggression? Here are some suggestions on what you can do to best teach your children and to build household harmony over time Full…
Toddler Tantrums: Help from Neuroscience
At a loss on how to manage your child’s tantrums? This article reminds us that young children have difficulty managing big feelings due to social-emotional immaturity. Often, young children do…
5 Takeaways to Help You Become a Calmer Parent
This article summarizes 5 tools to consider for calmer parenting. Full article can be read here
An Age-by-Age Guide to Disciplining your Child
“Discipline is about guiding and teaching children — it’s not about punishment or anger.” So, how do you help guide and teach your child without resorting to yelling, threatening, or…