When toddlers act overly “hyper” (I really don’t like that word because it sounds very label-ish), they’re as always, showing us something with that behavior.  Babies, toddlers and kids by nature are actually not supposed to be “hyper” (gasp!) and it makes much better sense when we use the word ‘ove...

I was thinking today that I feel so bad for kids because they get judged so quickly. Wherever they go, people judge them based on their behavior in the few minutes they observe them. Even babies aren’t spared from this judgement. We hear all kinds of comments.  “Wow he’s quite the angry young man!” ...

I’ve asked you all a few times now what worries you most about your kids and their upbringing. 

I ask you that because worrying takes up precious energy. 

You want to be 100% sure that you’re worried about the right things so you’re not wasting energy because let’s face it.. do parents have extra ...

Your child wants to open that packet of chips themselves. 

You know they can’t. 

You’re in a hurry. 

You’re dying to jump in and grab it from them and just do it. 

Don’t. 

Ask first, “Do you need help?”

ALWAYS ask first. 

“No!” They say. 

“Ok.. I’m here if you need me..”

A few seconds later...

Is your child ALWAYS angry? 

I know I said in the #dontworrylist that kids express strong emotions and that’s normal and ok. 

However, kids should not ALWAYS be angry. Like 90% of the day. 

If that’s happening especially with an older child (6 years or more)... we DO have a problem though it’s al...

Why is my two/three-year-old going nuts? She was such a “good” kid before but now.. she does crazy things like hitting friends and cousins, throwing things when things don’t go her way, has huge tantrums, is being “badtameez” (disrespectful) and won’t listen to me for anything!!! What should I do? 

I met an old friend after a couple of years yesterday. While our kids played together, we did what one is wont to do with old friends, we got deep into our conversation. 

Our hearts felt full as we went on and on about all the things that interest us. Our minds were completely wrapped up in our lov...

I’m 2 now!

I’m a big boy!

I feel like I have a shiny new brain because I have so many new thoughts like I never did before!

The coolest thought I have is that I’m a whole different person. I used to think me and my mom and dad are the same, but now I know I’m my own person!

This means I can make...

 Can I tell you the single most useful thing for being a parent?

If you understand this concept, it’s going to solve half your parenting problems so please do empty your brain of all else and try to focus on what I’m about to tell you. 

I’m going to start at the start because I want to be 100% sur...

Have you ever been to a new country, city or even bazaar? 

Everything seems new and interesting. 

You want to pause and look at everything. 

If it’s a new bazaar, you want to examine things by holding them in your hand, flipping them over. 

If it’s a new city, you stop and appreciate the way the...