I remember when every minute of parenting my child left me feeling like a total failure. I felt like I’d never have the relationship with my child I always dreamed of having when: I couldn’t figure out what was making my child so uncomfortable ALL OF THE TIME I had read ALL of the parenting …
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How Sensory Play Helps with Your Child’s Big Feelings
Summer is finally here and that means a lot more time outside. Sensory play is a fantastic way to help your child gain the skills she needs to manage big feelings. what is sensory play? Sensory play is any activity that invites exploration through – you guessed it – the senses. It’s child-directed, meaning …

Supporting Your Child Through Transitions
We’re gearing up for summer vacation where I live and that’s got me thinking about transitions. Any time things change – think the end of the school year, going on vacation, having visitors, even family circumstances like moving or changes in employment – you and your child will be facing a transition. In addition, some …