Wouldn’t it be lovely if we were provided handbooks that cover every aspect of parenting? A “how-to” for getting through everything from potty training, the terrible twos, the emotional roller coaster of puberty, and of course ‘gulp’ when our kids start “doing it.” I know,...
We always hear that self-care is important, and that we must take good care of ourselves before we can give our best to others (hence the emergency instructions on an airplane, to place your oxygen mask on first, before those around you). When it comes...
Have you ever noticed how free children are with their laughter? Or with their openness to acting silly? As we age, we get bogged down with cultural expectations, responsibilities, and life’s pains, and along the way we somehow lose our ability to be free, and...
If you have a child struggling in school, you may feel helpless when it comes to finding the supports they need. Navigating the school system and breaking through the red tape can seem like a daunting and exhausting task. Where do I begin? How do...
With summer in full swing, Chicagoans have emerged from a long winter of hibernation to kickoff off the start of festival season. It's time again for the Taste of Chicago and Lollapalooza. With the end of the school year, you are likely seeing more of...
All I want is a healthy baby; all I want is a happy child. I want my child to be a good person; I want my child to be kind. I want my children to be smart; successful; independent. I want my child to…fill in the...
Does My Kid have Executive Functioning Deficits? Have you ever wondered why your child always loses things, forgets his backpack, and gets super mad when you tell him it is time to stop what he is doing and come to dinner? Does your child have a...
Are you raising a teen? How’s it been going thus far? If you’re anything like most parents raising teenagers, there’s a high likelihood that you’ll be experience some frustration, confusion, and impatience along the way - potentially all at the same time. If that sounds...
Let’s take a minute to talk about parenting woes. I will gladly acknowledge that parenting is full of precious moments, however, it can at times feel like a thankless job. On top of managing the rise and grind of daily routines, school-life, play-dates, and navigating...
We all want to think that our kids have a safe place at school to form healthy relationships that increase their mental well-being and self-confidence. Unfortunately, there are times when your child will spend some time dealing with bullies. What do you do when your...