Negative Talk and Self-Doubt in Children

Negative Talk and Self-Doubt in Children

My five-year-old is a determined little boy and when he gets his mind on something, he doesn’t let it go. He puts this face on, that looks a little bit like constipation with a smirk that flares out on the left side of his mouth. He is very much like his Daddy,...
How to Handle Tantrums

How to Handle Tantrums

They are sometimes unpredictable and triggered by the smallest things, but oh boy tantrums are never fun! Just last week, my family and I are sitting at a restaurant enjoying dinner when my 1 year old daughter throws her crayon across the table and starts screaming....
Dental Hygiene For Little Ones

Dental Hygiene For Little Ones

“CHEEEEEEESSSSEEEE” That big grin your child makes lights up the room and warms your heart, but did you know that those teeny tiny teeth inside their mouth could be causing them pain, if not taken care of properly? According to World Health Organization, “Worldwide,...
Mornings are Tough

Mornings are Tough

School mornings are difficult. My alarm goes off at 5am every morning, and every morning I snooze it three or four times, until I just can’t take the constant nag of the alarm sounding. By this point it is around 5:40am, I sluggishly walk to my daughter’s bedroom. You...
Bad Breakfast Could Mean Bad Grades

Bad Breakfast Could Mean Bad Grades

Does breakfast often get overlooked during those hectic school mornings? Most parents would respond that breakfast can certainly fall through the cracks of a busy morning. But did you know that children need breakfast to succeed? As adults, we are told that skipping...