These are some different times indeed. While we find ourselves in quarantine during our COVID-19 crisis, stress levels are much higher than normal. We are doing our best to adjust to this “new normal.” Here are some tips to help you get through. Give yourself the...
For some, the word “diagnosis” can feel like a death sentence. Yet, I am here to remind you, that feelings are not the truth. Each human is unique. This statement is true. Not only is this statement true, it is a value that we attempt to...
What creates the best start to a child’s life? A strong attachment to a parent or caregiver. Many parents understand this concept, but there are a few things to help implement a secure attachment throughout a child’s upbringing. Building a strong attachment with your child...
Let’s bring back playtime! The weather is warming (I believe in you, Chicago!), the flowers are in bloom, and the first day of summer is fast approaching. While children are excited for the last day of school and look forward to the bliss that is summer,...
Your child has been preoccupied with their iPad for the last hour. Out of instinct or curiosity, you ask them, “What are you watching?” and of course the answer is… “YouTube.” But what could they possibly be watching? How long is too long for them...
As parents we want to teach our children the things in life that will make them good people. We want them to learn how to be a caring and thoughtful person, creative and innovative, a good listener. The list goes on and on. One of...
Navigating family relationships with a new stepparent can be stressful and cause newly blended family members to be unsure of their roles and family placement. These strategies will help parents and new stepparents start off on the right foot. In families with conflictual stepparent to...
Are you and your family considering adopting a four-legged friend, or another lovable animal into your home? Are you hoping to take on this new endeavor with the help of your child? Many parents make the choice to expand their family by adopting a new...
If you are like me, you remember the days of car phones and dial-up internet. Then came the cell phone, you know the ones - they slid to the side or flipped up (what amazing technology!). Then came this new-fangled thing called "texting." You may...
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