by adminitp | Aug 8, 2018
When my boys were two and four, their energy level was through the roof. I was overworked, exhausted, and stressed out. To make matters worse, I lacked good self-care skills and suffered much. See if you can relate. During those early years, I lived with the... 
by adminitp | Aug 1, 2018
A family vacation can be such a joy. The purpose is two-fold: Quality time with the family, and time away from the hustle and bustle of “regular life” so you can get your batteries charged and have fun doing it! Today’s article reflects my thoughts on what I learned... 
by adminitp | Jul 10, 2018
Children love family vacations. The goal? Come up with family vacation ideas that meet your budget and still reflect your values. Today’s article is your kid friendly vacation guide, so you can survive and thrive during your next trip. Family vacations can be so... 
by adminitp | Jul 4, 2018
In between the great food and fireworks let’s not forget why we celebrate this great day in our country. Since it’s July 4th, it’s a great opportunity to talk to kids about independence day. In the past week, I searched out some fun ideas to get the... 
by adminitp | Jun 27, 2018
When children are infants, they can be pure joy! However, as children begin to age, they require better parenting skills. Their little personalities and temperaments begin to emerge. Some kids are easy, some are slow-to-warm-up, and some can be spirited, spicy, and... 
by adminitp | Jun 20, 2018
Are you looking for alternative discipline methods to handle sibling rivalry? Do you wonder how to guide children without punishment or a fancy reward system? Contrary to popular belief, it’s not that hard. Today’s article reveals three quick discipline... 
by adminitp | Jun 13, 2018
Do you want a great alternative to time out for discipline strategies in your parenting toolbox? If you are like most parents, you are using a time out to modify your kiddo’s unwanted behavior. Today’s article gives you a great alternative to time out, so your... 
by adminitp | Jun 6, 2018
Have you ever use a time out chair for toddlers, preschoolers, or young children? While a Time out procedure is certainly better than corporal punishment, it has several drawbacks like being emotionally disconnected. On a positive note, a Time-out gives parents a... 
by adminitp | May 30, 2018
As Candice sat in my office, she described her four-year-old son, Joey as a “holy terror.” Like so many parents I meet with, Candice wanted to learn effective discipline techniques for her children. More importantly, she wanted to guide her children without stress,... 
by adminitp | May 23, 2018
I recently met with a group of moms and noticed the confusion about child discipline methods. They asked questions like, “What are the best ways to discipline a child?” “How to discipline children effectively?” “What are some good discipline techniques?” So today,...
