"HOW TO PLAY WITH YOUR KIDS" was originally posted on Your Modern Family in April 2013, but it is back today to serve as a great reminder for all of us… It is important to understand how to play with your kids and to learn why play is so Read More
How to Stop Toddler Whining (Preschooler, too!)
My friend, Stefanie, is here to share tips about how to stop a child from whining. As the mom of a young child herself, she knows that it is a step in preschooler and toddler development, so her tips are spot-on... Take it Read More
How to read with your preschooler (and toddler)
Reading is so important. As they say, "Children are made readers on the laps of their parents." It teaches so much more than just brain development and imagination. Reading with our children Read More
Easter Bunny Bottom Cookies
These are the most adorable Bunny Bottom Cookies! Easy to make and simple to put together, these DIY bunny cookies will be the hit of your Easter. Keep them white or decorate them with blue, green, or pink! Every year I get excited Read More
10 speech therapy ideas to do at home (support your therapy with at-home practice)
I wanted to give you 10 speech therapy ideas to do at home because you, as the parent, are your child's best teacher. I am a play therapist (not an SLP), so I work with many speech-delayed children, in conjunction with their Read More
Easter Basket Stuffers that your kids will LOVE!
Today we are sharing 50+ Easter Basket Stuffers for kids! Easter Basket gifts are fun and help your family celebrate the season, no matter what the gift may be. Easter Basket Fillers are just a fun way to celebrate the holiday & enjoy the Read More
Potty Training a 2 Year Old
When my friend called me and said that she was nervous about potty training her 2-year-old twins, I knew I could help. Potty Training seems to be one of those things that people worry about, only to find that if you have a plan, it's not nearly as Read More
Build confidence in your 2-4 year old
Building confidence in your 2-4 year old is so important! It goes right along with building their self-esteem. Giving your little one a boost of positivity will give them the assurance they need to tackle new milestones, like potty training! It Read More
Keep Your Nanny and Babysitter Happy!
I recently wrote an article about our interview process for hiring babysitters and nannies. It is really true what they say: “good help IS hard to find!” Once you have found a good caregiver for your children - cling on to them like only a toddler Read More
Hire the Best Babysitters! Use This Proven 8 Step Process
As parents we fret over every decision we make for our children, and childcare is no exception. Who do we trust to watch our children when we cannot be there?! Regardless whether we need help daily or occasionally, all day long or for a few Read More
Encourage your toddler to walk (5 tips)
This post is brought to you by Huggies® Little Movers. All opinions are 100% mine. I work with kids on a weekly basis, as a play therapist. Our daughter, along with many of the toddlers that I have the privledge of working with, are delayed in Read More
Video or audio baby monitor – Your questions answered!
If there’s one thing that I rely on to keep things calm around here, its my video monitor, so I am excited to be able to review this for you today, as part of a sponsored post from VTech. As you know, we have four children... Life is busy with Read More
No more pacifier – how to use Build a Bear to get rid of the pacifier {a clever solution!}
Oh, getting rid of the the pacifier is hard work! My brother and Sister-in-Law decided to use Build a Bear to get rid of the pacifier and I had to share that idea with you! I used a pacifier with our first son and we loved it, until he was almost Read More
