Does it feel like you have tried EVERYTHING to get your child to stop hitting, but nothing is working? As a psychotherapist who supports children and their families, I’m asked a question frequently: “How do I stop challenging behaviours like hitting and biting?” I...
Have you, or are you getting ready to add a new baby to your family? Are you worried about how your older child(ren) will respond to this transition? Introducing a new baby into your family is a time of excitement, but it can also bring up many challenging...
Do you struggle to get your kids to listen to you? Do you find yourself using punishment or yelling to discipline your children when they don’t do what you ask? When you’ve asked your child to do something “one million times!!!” it can be SO triggering. We are...
Have you been struggling with bedtime with your older toddler or preschooler? Do you see a lot of tantrums around bedtime and struggle to help your child sleep through the night or stay in their bed all night? You are not alone! This was my reality for a long...
When my second daughter was two weeks old, we had a long night of no sleep, and finally, she was asleep in her bassinet beside my bed. My husband and I had finally closed our eyes, and suddenly, my 3-year-old walked in. She walked straight to the bassinet, shook it,...
If you search: How to potty train my toddler on Google, you will see headlines like: “Say Goodbye to the Diapers in 3 Days” and “Try This Fool-Proof Method to Potty Training Your Toddler Fast.” While it might be true that some children do learn to use...
