by Nina Moak | Sep 12, 2024 | Kids, Parenting
After a long day of navigating classes, homework, and extracurricular activities, your child needs a moment to unwind just as much as you do after work. The transition from school to home can be a significant shift for them, and helping them ease into this change can...
by Nina Moak | Mar 11, 2022 | Parenting
“THEY NEVER LISTEN!!” Has this ever happened to you? You are trying to get out of the door in the morning and your child is doing everything except what you are telling them to do. Playing with cars even though you asked them to get their shoes? Running...
by Nina Moak | Dec 15, 2021 | Parenting
It’s incredibly frustrating when you’ve tried everything, but your child continues acting out. Or maybe your newest strategy worked for a few minutes, a day, or a week, but then your child was right back to their old ways. It feels like you’ve tried everything and...
by Nina Moak | Sep 13, 2021 | Kids
Is your child struggling with anxiety? Maybe you’ve noticed it’s getting worse overtime. First of all, don’t beat yourself up. Childhood anxiety is very common, and in some situations actually normal (and adaptive). In addition to seeking professional help, here are...
by Nina Moak | Aug 9, 2021 | Kids
For my son’s birthday, a dear friend gave him a swing that attaches to our porch. When we go to the park, all he wants to do is swing so this was such a thoughtful, perfect gift. He loved it! I mean we spent hours the first week it was hung swinging. One afternoon I...