Meltdowns are a sensitive subject for me. I should admit that I was simply scared of them and reacted to them
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I would like to share with you an amazing book written by my mentor and friend, Ruth Anne Hammond, “Respecting Babies:
I was born and raised in Moscow, Russia. I vividly remember my childhood from a very young age, often thinking about
We had a very interesting discussion in one of my RIE Parent-Infant Guidance classes. A parent asked if we agree with
Often society sees diaper change as a necessary chore that must be accomplished many times a day, but not necessarily valuable
Open-ended Ideas for an Art Project: #1 Fall Collage
I would love to share with you a few ideas for some ART Projects. On one hand, the ideas are very
What does the baby need from 0 to 2 years old?
We spend many weeks together in our RIE® Parent-Infant Guidance™ Classes. We talked about how babies’ brains rapidly develop in the
When toddlers start hitting, many parents grow concerned and ask me, “What should we do?” It inspired me to write this
“As soon as I’m on a phone call, my child seems to have a melt-down”“I need 5 minutes to respond to
Should You Engage Your Child’s Imaginary Friend?
As a child, I had an imaginary friend who I named Nevedimka (“Invisible”). She was a great support for me in
How do we decide what the limits are? What words do we use? How can we enforce them? Will it be
Siblings can be wonderful additions to any family, but to a toddler, they may not be a welcoming site. As wonderful
Saying No or Saying I Hear YOU!
How many times a day do you have a situation in your family when you feel like you need to set
Limit setting and discipline are two topics that are often brought up by parents during our parenting class discussions. . Today
For young children, low-intensity parallel play can quickly escalate into a high-intensity exchange. When they feel overwhelmed they begin to struggle
Have you decided that it is time for your little one to attend preschool? Are you ready to become acquainted
Playdates can be a great opportunity for our children to socialize. We attend play dates hoping it will be fun for
Healthy Habits –Trying New Foods
Our Parenting Place is excited to share its latest collaboration with Endorphinzzz Founder, Irina Shulkin, Health Coach and Certified Holistic Nutrition
Changing Your Child’s Sleep Routine
My friend, Nika recently asked me a question: “My three-year-old daughter, Lisa, goes to sleep relatively easily, but I always lie
Toby is My Bear! “That’s Mine!” “Johnny took my shovel!” “Sally is in my spot!” “I want to go first!” As
Do you know people who are confident, assertive, and competent without being aggressive?
“To unconditionally accept children is to love children not because they are beautiful, smart, get good grades, or are helpful, but
What if He Doesn’t Want to Learn?
We all hope and wish our children will love learning. And what if they don’t? What if they are bored in
It is easy to send a message of acceptence as well as to withdraw acceptence. Last summer I was visiting my
We invite you to a very unique parenting class. In this class, parents have the opportunity to learn important parenting skills: