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You know your baby needs tummy time but you’ve also got a lot of follow-up questions. How often and for how long should my baby be having tummy time? What if my baby hates tummy time? It’s completely normal for you to have questions! Tummy time is your baby’s first...

As mothers, we feel a lot of pressure to be everything to everyone. Mothers seem to be able to make even the impossible happen. But at what cost? Often, mothers are running themselves ragged trying to keep up with the demands of family, work, and social obligations...

Sometimes parenthood — and specifically motherhood — can seem like a never-ending loop of monotony. Wake up, feed the kids, drop kids at school or daycare, go to work (or stay home and entertain kids and keep up with the house), lunch, dinner, bedtime. Repeat. Add...

You have been there for your child from their first breath. You watched them yawn for the first time. You were the one that they fell into after taking their first steps. You were the one that heard their first word. Many parents are excited about the “learning to...

The holidays, for most people, have special meaning.  Usually spent with family, we enjoy traditions passed on through the generations, and celebrate togetherness. But this isn’t always the case. In a perfect world, there would be no situation that would keep us...

You want to travel home and visit your family for the holidays, but you have children.  Are you a little concerned about the stress of traveling with children? We get it. Traveling children can be terrific, but also exhausting for parents.  Children can make...

Discipline is one of the most difficult aspects of parenthood. We want our children to grow into kind, honest, and self-sufficient adults. To achieve this we must be willing to discipline our children effectively. So how can you develop a discipline plan for your...

Playdates are one of those things that most parents either love or try their hardest to avoid.  Hanging out with other parents, introducing new germs, arranging the playdates, it can be an intimidating feat — especially to new parents.  But the reality is...

Parenting is very often overwhelming. Our children don’t come with how-to manuals. Wading through the first few years requires a lot of guesswork. But, it doesn’t all have to be a guessing game.  Therapeutic Parenting Method is here to provide you with a...

As parents, and as caretakers, we’re constantly questioning ourselves about our children:  Is my child getting enough sleep?  Are they eating enough nutritious foods?  Are they hitting proper milestones? But have you ever stopped and asked yourself, “Is...

It’s that time of year again: parent-teacher conferences. Whether you have an elementary-aged child or a preschooler, parent teacher conferences can often be painted in a negative light. In reality, this is a time for you to get on the same with your child’s teacher...

You may be considering hiring a nanny for your childcare needs but are unsure exactly what to expect from them. How many job responsibilities are too many? How many hours can you expect a part-time nanny to work? Choosing who to welcome into your home to care for the...

As parents, we’ll do anything to keep our children safe. This includes while in the car. But with so many different car seats on the market, knowing how to keep our children safe in their car seats can be an intimidating and overwhelming task. Whether you’re expecting...