Category: Behavior

Children with special needs may be extra sensitive to bright lights, loud noises, and unfamiliar smells at the dentist’s office, making dental visits and daily tooth care more difficult for them. To better help parents and kids get the needed care with less stress, I will share some ideas with you regarding how to manage these challenges.

Before my daughter was born, I had heard of elimination communication (EC) but quickly wrote it off as not for us. Then 10 months ago it became something I do with my daughter, and I wish we had started sooner! I would love to share with you what elimination communication is, its purpose, and some basic information on getting started.

I remember asking my midwife many “Is this normal?” questions during the first days and weeks after my daughter was born. There was a lot I did not know about how newborns look and act.

Technology plays a significant role in our culture, and we want to model healthy boundaries for our child. 

My husband and I have struggled to prioritize our health and well-being like we were able to before we had our daughter. We have spent a lot of time discussing how we can improve in these areas together as a family and how to incorporate our daughter into these lifestyle changes.

Are you or your child afraid of the dentist? Here are some tips to help you both feel less scared and more excited about seeing the dentist.

Lack of sleep has been one of the biggest challenges for me as a new parent, and if you are experiencing this, you have my empathy. It can make parenting feel overwhelming and make it hard to enjoy the newborn phase. Sleep specialists agree that focusing on awake windows, adequate sleep, calorie intake, and a bedtime routine can help set babies up for a better night of sleep.

My three-year-old Carson is learning all about his feelings lately, which has been very challenging for the whole family.