Underlying physiological imbalances are commonly overlooked causes of children’s behavioral problems. These imbalances can sometimes be complex and difficult to detect and can certainly affect your child’s brain and behavior – in both subtle and serious ways. If your child is experiencing attention deficit, anxiety, angry outbursts, aggression, depression, or serious behavior issues, take heart – your child …Read More
Are You Concerned about Your Kids’ Behavior?
Understand the Causes of Your Kids’ Behavior We’ve all been there… …the times when we’ve wished we could change our kids’ behavior! the morning struggles before school and work when you’re pressed for time. meltdowns at grocery stores while everyone is watching with disapproving eyes. bedtime overwhelm when everyone is exhausted. Would you love to free …Read More
Authoritative Parenting or Permissive Parenting: Is there a better way?
What’s the Best Way? Authoritative Parenting or Permissive Parenting? Let’s look into each form of parenting and determine what works best for lasting respect and cooperation from your kids. Authoritative Parenting This seems to be the most common way to parent – using punishment or rewards to get kids to behave. Many of us grew …Read More
How to Create a Strong Parental Bond and Connection with Your Kids
You can create a strong parental bond and connection with your kids by being present to their emotional needs, validating their thoughts and ideas, and joining their never-ending desire to have fun and explore the world. What does it really mean to be present with your kids? Being present is placing your undivided attention …Read More
What is the Motivation Behind Your Child’s Behavior?
If you can understand your child’s motivation and reason behind their behavior, you can take the right steps to change the situation. Your child’s negative behavior can be a message to you that some important emotional need is not being met, and/or a limiting belief is present Both kids and adults have basic emotional needs. …Read More
Can You be Your Child’s Emotional Coach?
Do you accept the full range of your child’s feelings, including the anger, sadness, fears and disappointments? Do you find it tempting to want to avoid certain emotions by trying to shut them down in some way? Of course, it would be so easy and wonderful if your children were happy and pleasant all …Read More
Why Do Your Kids Trigger You?
Can you maintain your calm and communicate effectively with your kids when you are tired, irritated and your stress levels are through the roof? Well, most of us find this very difficult! How do you show up as the parent you want to be – even when you’re ready to explode? When you’re in …Read More
Nature is Good Medicine for Kids
Being in nature has proven benefits to the health and wellness of your whole family. Especially if you practice Shinrun Yoku (or Forest Bathing), which is a way to immerse all of your senses while walking in forests and other naturally healing environments. This weekend I had a wonderful experience of Forest Bathing. As I walked …Read More
Having a Tough Time with Your Kids?
I talk to a lot of parents and what’s the biggest complaint? Kids don’t listen to simple requests. Instead they act out with strong feelings and attitudes. You’ll find tons of articles and books with plenty of ideas that are supposed to help you get your kids to behave so you can enjoy parenting. Maybe you’ve …Read More
Guide to Choosing Your Adult Organic Mattress
Guide to Choosing Your Adult Organic Mattress Healthy Child recommends these healthy organic mattresses for adults – thoroughly researched and vetted for safety. We take the time to question the manufacturers so that you don’t have to—so that you can spend your precious time with your family instead. We carefully select manufacturers that are open and transparent and only when …Read More