When Halloween Gets Scary (and Not in a Fun Way): Tips for Sensitive Kids

by Julie Johnson | Oct 31, 2024 | Blog, Children, Parenting, Toddlers

The rustle of candy wrappers and the excited chatter about costumes mark the arrival of Halloween. Yet for many children, this holiday brings a mix of emotions. A child might freeze at the sight of a scary decoration, burst into tears over an itchy costume, or feel...

The Special Time Solution: The Secret to Smoother Summer Vacations

by Julie Johnson | Jun 7, 2023 | Adolescents, Blog, Children, Parenting, Toddlers, Uncategorized

Summer vacations promise relaxation and family bonding, but reality often unfolds differently than we expect. New surroundings, long journeys, unfamiliar faces, and busy schedules can leave children feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, and prone to meltdowns. Add in the...

The Best Ways to Minimize the Back to School Blues

by Julie Johnson | Aug 30, 2022 | Adolescents, Children, Parenting, Preteens, Toddlers, Uncategorized

For most kids, going back to school is a big transition and for some it feels like a momentous challenge. Whether your child is starting school for the first time or changing schools or teachers, going back can bring up lots of feelings for kids and adults! Fears and...

“No, We Can’t Send Her Back”: Five Keys for Preparing Your Family for the Birth of a Sibling

by Julie Johnson | Oct 1, 2019 | Children, Coaching, Toddlers

Two days after my son was born, his five-year old sister carefully and quietly carried his bouncy chair to a room in the back of the house that wasn’t used much. When I walked back into the living room and found him gone, she said, “He has gone to the baby dungeon,...

The Secret to Helping Your Baby’s Brain Grow

by Julie Johnson | Sep 24, 2019 | Children, Coaching, Toddlers

Although we parents might feel like we spend every moment with a new baby, our days are also filled with the work it takes to run a family. There is laundry to be done, meals to prepare, diapers to change, showers to slip into when we have a moment, and errands to run...

Beyond Taking Turns: How to Nurture Generosity and Help Children Share

by Julie Johnson | Sep 17, 2019 | Blog, Children, Coaching, Toddlers

Sometimes children love to share. A child passes out a cupcake to each friend at a party, offers his baby sister the toy he knows she’ll love, or asks grandma to buy something for her sibling in addition to her own gift when they are at the toy store together....