How do you know your child’s camp is SAFE? Have you asked the appropriate questions that would give you confidence in the camp? When we questioned friends and family members who were sending their kids to camp, most parents - with a slight blush and timid smile - reported that their main concerns were: Will my child have friends at the camp? Expense Location … [Read more...] about 12 Questions Parents Need to Ask Their Child’s Summer Camp
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Tips For Road Trips With Kids
Summer is upon us and vacations are being planned as we speak! The meaning of a summer vacation is quite different now that I have kids. When I was younger, I would envision my summer vacations to look something like an MTV music video. Now the resemblance is more like a National Lampoon's Vacation movie. Taking a family of 8 somewhere requires a lot of planning, time, and … [Read more...] about Tips For Road Trips With Kids
Tips For A Fun Day At The Zoo
Going to the zoo with my family to kick off summer break has been a tradition for us since our oldest child was a baby. We always have so much fun watching as the kids take in all the animals and their, at times, very comical quirks. I myself love to observe the mama animals caring for their young, just as I do. But these memorable zoo trips do require some planning, … [Read more...] about Tips For A Fun Day At The Zoo
Tuning Into Your Mom Intuition
Women do have a sixth sense and it becomes extremely acute after a woman gives birth. From my twenty years of practice I have observed that most woman do not trust their intuition and spend too much time pushing it away rather than listening to it. I have found that when my clients feel comfortable with me, and allow themselves to tune into their gut feeling about … [Read more...] about Tuning Into Your Mom Intuition
Autism Evaluations: Part 1
This topic is near and dear to my heart. I have much to say which will take place in two blogs. I’ll begin with a rant: Do not let a regional center (if you live in the state of California) turn you away if you have a concern about your child and autism. Do not let them screen your child over the phone! And, do not let your pediatrician blow off your concerns. Push your … [Read more...] about Autism Evaluations: Part 1