How do I encourage patience in an instant gratification world? IN OUR OFFICES, we hear the term “instant gratification” a lot. Sometimes it is
Maybe we can make a deal. We’ll agree that “doting” is OK for a baby – if you agree to discontinue doting as soon
I don’t want to be different! I want to fit in, be part of the crowd! No, this is not your child talking. It’s me –
When I found out I was pregnant with my first daughter, I had visions of our family sharing Hallmark movie-inspired moments together as we
Derek held our baby first. I couldn’t. I was shaking from the labor and the, oh so many drugs that had been pumped into
“Hurry up! Brush your teeth! We’re going to be late!” “How many times have I told you to put your shoes on already?!” “Don’t
Some friends a few years my junior recently hit milestone birthdays. You know the ones. They end in a zero. And with each friend’s
When the grocery lists, laundry piles, work emails and family parties fill up our days, it’s hard to get to romance, kisses and uninterrupted
Kids get angry like everyone else. Sure, half of the time they get angry over something as arbitrary as wanting to buckle their own
Helping kids play well with others can be challenging at times. None of us, including our kids, are wired to share, put others first