“Comparison is the thief of joy.” We’ve all heard this quote, right? Maybe you remind yourself of it while you’re scrolling through social media and eye your friend’s perfect photos…

Bedtime Routines: What They Are Sleep plays an important role in the development of our children. Community surveys have discovered that sleep problems have a high prevalence throughout childhood and adolescence,…

Becoming a parent is an adventure that brings both joy and challenges. The rush of love and connection with your baby can be overwhelming, but amidst the endless cycle of…

You’re moving through your day and then it happens… You see the look in your toddler’s eyes, and you instantly realize a tantrum is coming and it is coming fast!…

It is late March 2017, and I am in the middle of Frederik Meijer Gardens with my husband and toddler, who has bilateral clubfeet. I get a call from my…

Babies need a healthy connection with their parents and caregivers to feel secure and to adapt to the outside world. Some parents feel a special bond as soon as they…

One of the most difficult things to do as a parent is find time for yourself, whether that’s uninterrupted time at home, or a night out with friends or your…

My middle child is six years old. He was born at 33 weeks and spent time in the NICU. He’s a very spirited child. He’s funny, creative, caring, a leader,…

Parents often worry about talking about touch without alarming their children. One way to accomplish this is to talk about touch from a young age without referring to specific body…

I read somewhere once that the more a child feels attached to their parent, the more secure they are in acceptance of themselves and the rest of the world. In…