by smaclaughlin | Aug 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
We know what children want to eat. As a matter of fact, we already have a running list in our heads: nuggets, hotdog, chicken—rinse and repeat. No doubt, we want our children to eat up because it’s needed for growth. According to the American Heart Association,...
by Sarah MacLaughlin | May 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
We don’t often associate stress with childhood, but chronic stress in children is a very real problem that is on the rise in America and other parts of the world. Let’s take a look at chronic stress in kids and what we can do as adults to reduce it. Chronic Stress and...
by Sarah MacLaughlin | Apr 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
Or maybe a LOT of patience. I thought I HAD a lot of patience when I became a parent. I had spent fifteen years working with young children and I rarely lost my cool. (Though I have written before about how much easier it is taking care of other people’s kids.)...
by Sarah MacLaughlin | Apr 9, 2014 | Uncategorized
Here’s a few more tips from The Baby Sleep Geek for helping your little one SLEEP BETTER. Provide a sleep sanctuary. The place you expect your child to sleep, whether it is in bed with you, in your room but in his own bed, or independently in a separate room,...
by Sarah MacLaughlin | Mar 25, 2014 | brain development, connection parenting, developmental expectations, emotional intelligence, mindful parenting, my life, parenting style, perspective, power, problem-solving, resiliency, Uncategorized
In an ongoing effort to practice what I preach, I have been test-driving theories on my own child for the past several years. For those of you who, a) have not managed to keep your home 100% screen-free, and b) are living with children old enough to beg, (toddlers are...
by Sarah MacLaughlin | Mar 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
Looking for a fun engaging book for your little one? This new “can you find it” book has hand-done illustrations that are bright and complex enough to keep older children interested. Here’s the “cute” cast of characters: Read a short...