Feb 18, 2013 | Parenting Topics
It’s habit, I know. “Good job!” We love our babies. We get excited when they do new things. But why “Good job!”? Is it necessary? Is it helpful? I mean, let’s really look this question in the face. We all have different influences....
Dec 17, 2012 | Parenting Topics
Hi folks, With the holidays upon us, I’d like to share a post I wrote last December. I can’t “re-post,” so please follow this link: Holiday Overstimulation–Let Baby Turn Away The holidays and family gatherings seem to present...
Aug 30, 2012 | Tummy Time
It’s inevitable: that stuck arm under your wriggling baby in tummy time. What should you do? Many parents will lovingly want to help and will pull Baby’s arm out. You might even feel unkind if you don’t, as if you’re abandoning a helpless creature. I invite you into a...
Jun 5, 2012 | Parenting Topics
How often do you catch yourself saying “it’s okay”? …or “you’re okay”? They’re such common phrases that you may find yourself doing so on autopilot. At least, this was true for me. Most of us have heard these phrases all...