by smaclaughlin | Nov 18, 2020 | books, communication, parenting, what to say
My first book is short and sweet and didn’t make such a splashy entrance 10 years ago. But she sure has staying power. Still in print, selling like hotcakes, and making “best of” lists. I was delighted to recive an email the other day alerting me to...
by smaclaughlin | Nov 8, 2020 | cooperation, family, positive parenting
It has been a difficult time. I could be talking about the past week, few months, year, or entire presidential term. If you are suddenly feeling like I should stick with parenting and not “get political” kindly see yourself out. Everything is political,...
by smaclaughlin | Nov 1, 2020 | hope for the future, modeling, self-care
I have written before about the importance of parents taking good care of themselves so they can take good care of their young children. Never has this been so important. Winter—the cold, dark, and snowy kind—really is coming. The problem this year is we have the...
by smaclaughlin | Sep 1, 2020 | babies, brain development, temperament
Babies, as we know, do not come with instruction manuals. They arrive helpless and floppy, then grow at an astounding rate—their brains wiring a million neuronal connections per second! Caregivers, you help baby’s brain grow through back and forth exchanges from day...
by smaclaughlin | Jun 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
When I started this article about fun outdoor activities for kids, it was because many parents practice a screen-free week or month in May. Given the current situation we’re all in, I’m guessing no one is feeling too strict about screen time. However, outside play,...
by smaclaughlin | Jan 9, 2020 | play, problem-solving, tips and advice, Uncategorized
Once the holidays season is over, it’s difficult to sustain the cheer through the rest of the long, dark days of winter. All that anticipation and fun come crashing to a halt. You’d think the kids would be busy with their new toys and all, but that doesn’t seem to be...
