Positive Parenting

She, the mother, grabs her backpack, her one-year-old, and the car seat. She scurries to catch up with her four and five-year-old. They had raced ahead on their scooters after …

If you have been reading my blog over the years you know that outdoor activities are a big priority in our home. Doing outdoor activities stimulates learning but also provides much …

My sons fall onto different parts of the SPD spectrum. Both were “diagnosed” with sensory integration issues. I hesitate to call them “issues” because we all have these “issues” in …

I saw you at the airport today. Your son, maybe four years old, was upset because you asked him to put his device away as you boarded the plane. He fell …

Like many parents, I struggle with the piles of toys and “stuff” in our home. We work hard to rotate toys and to reduce clutter by discarding duplicates and broken toys. …

Essential oils entered my family’s life this past fall. I immediately noticed positive changes in my sons’ sensory integration-related behavior, my energy level, our moods, and my family’s overall health. I …