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Get Past Power Battles the Fun Way – A Playful Parent’s Guide to Discipline

Thursday, March 7 2019

This wasn’t how I planned my morning. I had imagined more sleep and a peaceful waking. Instead, my five year old crawled in bed with me very early and wide awake. He snuggled warmly with

How I Overcame Getting Dressed Issues with my Sensory-Sensitive Child

Thursday, June 28 2018

My son is diagnosed with sensory issues so getting dressed is a daily challenge for all the family. One morning, I wanted to take the kids out for a walk, so we could have some

These Four Rules of Play Help Kids Shine

Thursday, October 26 2017

We’ve all read research and articles promoting play, but play is more than independent play or playing with siblings or friends. For sure, kids benefit from those ways to play, but playing with parents and

Parenting as a Team: Using Humor To Diffuse Tension

Monday, June 19 2017

A Guest Post from Anca Deaconu and Megha Mawandia In part one of this series on Parenting As a Team Anca and Megha talked about how to become more confident in making parenting decisions. Today they focus on an

A Playful Special Time at the Bus Stop

Friday, July 3 2009

…so I put on a big show, worrying that he would fall, covering my eyes, and saying, “Oh, no!”

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Get Past Power Battles the Fun Way – A Playful Parent’s Guide to Discipline

How I Overcame Getting Dressed Issues with my Sensory-Sensitive Child

These Four Rules of Play Help Kids Shine

Parenting as a Team: Using Humor To Diffuse Tension

A Playful Special Time at the Bus Stop