This year may be the first time in history that children may be cheering to go back to school. What a year and a half it has been for our children. They have proven to be resilient, flexible, and determined and with the start of school just around the corner. Though, it may feel like…
Each year we spend a lot of time thinking about the perfect gift to give to children. We look and look for the perfect item, in hopes that when they tear open the wrapping paper that the content brings joy to their heart. We want to give a gift that will be used for more…
The month of November brings up the virtue of gratitude for many families. As Thanksgiving approaches, many parents want to find ways to impart this feeling of gratitude on their children. We want them to feel happy and thankful for their life and to give back to our community. This year, for me, it…
November is Sleep Comfort Month – the perfect time to focus on the importance and impact of sleep. It is no coincidence that November is also when the time change occurs and the days are shorter and darker; the mornings have a chill in the air. The first few days after the time change can…
Creating a setting that is conducive for a sleep, or a safe place for sleep, is essential for your child to attain a healthy lifestyle and rest easier. It is no different than creating a workspace for them to be successful in distance learning. The outcome of a situation can greatly be affected by its…
Sir William is more than just another teddy bear – he’s a forever friend. Each night when your children give up their worries to him, they form a special bond with him. Over time, he will help them children realize that they can overcome their fears and be in control of their worries. This is…
Our attention goes where our energy flows.
Have you ever heard that saying? It’s true, our attention and focus really shapes where our energy flows. As parents, we need to be mindful of our attention and energy when it comes to our children. Right now, our attention may be on so many different things and our…
When I created the sweet, little Brave Knight, I already knew his story well. I knew it because I had told it to my young boys each night when they were scared and alone. The tale got longer and larger with each of their curious questions. Where did the Brave Knights come from? How do…
The weeks leading up to the start of a new school year are almost always weeks full of anxiety for children and parents alike. This year, to prepare for back to school is even more challenging. With an ever-changing landscape of what the school year will look like, our anxiety thrives in this uncertainty.
Our children…
Anxiety is fear, but it also so much more than that. Anxiety is state of constant worrying about a potential threat or event in the future and it can be hard to control anxiety’s cycle. When this worry becoming overwhelming, avoidance is often the response.
In a child, this avoidance shows itself in many different behaviors…
Being a military spouse is never easy. I know, because I am one. When a spouse is deployed, the other has to keep everything going. When children are involved, this becomes increasingly more difficult.
When a parent gets deployed, children have a piece of them that is missing. A vital person in their life is gone…
Friendship is important to us as human beings. We gravitate to other people. You might have a big group of friends. You might have one close friend. But everyone has someone. The power of a friend is unbeatable.
Because of the pandemic and social distancing, loneliness has increased dramatically. Isolation can lead to depression, anxiety, and…