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Category: Evening Routine

Do you ever want to scream, “I hate the holidays!” those moments when the “to do” and “should” lists are so long they are pulling you in a million directions? Here are 5 key strategies to bringing joy to your family during these often challenging times.

December 8, 2025

Encouraging Independent Play

“I’m bored. There’s nothing to do. You never play with me.” Sound familiar? If you are feeling drained by your child’s seemingly endless demands for interaction, your first reaction may be to insist they play independently. But have you ever noticed that the harder you push, the more they seem to cling? So, if pushing doesn’t work, how can you get a break....

March 25, 2025

Happiness At The Table

April 7, 2024

Is Your Child's Bedtime Your Dread Time

For more information on sleep, read my books, "Raising Your Spirited Baby", "Raising Your Spirited Child" and/or "Sleepless in America". Or, go to my website at www.parentchildhelp.com to download the free brochure on children and sleep.

December 3, 2023