parenting tips Archive

What are some MUST-HAVES for a baby-to-be or for that little zero to twelve-month old in your life?  Definitely think of safe toys that will stimulate the babies senses … because that is how he/she learns about the world.  Here are

Following with my hopes to blog this month about great books and toys for kids, here are 24 must-have Christmas books … The 12 Bugs of Christmas, by David A. Carter Jingle Bugs, by David A. Carter Santa’s Magic Gifts, by

Our Christmas Elf is named Brief Houser.  He was named by my son (now 5) because the elf only visits our “house” for a “brief” time.  Brief Houser came to us in 2008 and it has been a pleasure to have

Being the holiday season many parents (like myself, friends, and relatives) are searching for high-quality presents to give children.  One of my favorite thing to give to children of any age are BOOKS.  So, here’s my own list of Must-have Board

Our 2.5-year-old, Honor, has been quite attached to her bottle for bedtime.  She latched onto it as a security item long ago … and honestly, we just haven’t had the right timing or energy to fight the battle.  (important note:  yes,

A three step sequence of stating the limit, giving a warning, and enforcing the consequence can be used in a child-centered play therapy session … this simple limit setting model is also a GREAT to use CONSISTENTLY and with FOLLOW THROUGH

When teaching a class on play therapy, I teach and quiz my students on basic skills of being a child-centered play therapist.  I also discuss using these same skills with the parents of my children clients to help decrease problematic behaviors

I remember growing up having a wonderful collection of ribbons and barrettes.  The barrettes were always proudly displayed hanging on a pastel rainbow ribbon on the back of the bathroom door.  And, now that my own daughter is starting her own

So, we are at the tail end of moving houses right now … hence the lack of blogging.  Up to our eyeballs in boxes … to the point where organization has no meaning (even though I thought I really tried!) and

I’m doing a little bit of freaking out about all I have to do and plan before the baby comes.  How long would you recommend taking off for maternity leave? I can’t afford to take any time off but since that

So, while we have been enjoying the last week of summer up north, I have done a couple of projects and activities with the kids.  One of them I got from Hands On: as we grow – Learning to Cut Activity.  I

I … am an iPhone lover.  My husband gave me one for Christmas 2010 … and I’ve been attached to it ever since.  I have found it to be extremely helpful tool in keeping many things in my life organized and