tips and advice | Sarah MacLaughlin, LSW

Playful Parenting for the Win

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...

Another Great “No-Cry” Solution {book review}

by smaclaughlin | Dec 5, 2016 | breastfeeding, connection parenting, sleep, tips and advice

If you haven’t heard of Elizabeth Pantley, you’re missing out. I will say again that I am super lucky to have the opportunity to read and review so many interesting parenting books. Ms. Pantley’s latest book (she’s written over a...

4 Reasons Punishment Is for the Birds

by smaclaughlin | Apr 29, 2015 | advocacy for children, connection parenting, tips and advice

I have been in the field of education, child care, or social work for the past 20 years. I have spent my entire life working with young children and their families. This work, paired with hundreds of books, and many trainings on trauma, crisis intervention, behavior...

Big Idea and Teeny-Tiny Tip #1: Triune Brain

by smaclaughlin | Mar 18, 2015 | brain science, handling meltdowns, tips and advice

Hi there! I’m thrilled to share with you: my first Big Idea and Teeny-Tiny Tip video! I kept it short and sweet–just 3 1/2 minutes. Don’t we all need help staying calm in ourselves and connected with our kids? Don’t we want to be more...