Tips & Tricks

Reframing negative thinking involves changing how you interpret and respond to unpleasant or unhelpful thoughts. It's a form of cognitive restructuring that can help you see situations and experiences more positively. To reframe negative thoughts, you can try the following...

Two months in to 2018, and the thought process begins – summer camp. Where to send the children? Are they ready to go to camp? Those are the two questions in my mind. Other questions that some parents have...

At any given time, I could give you an inventory of what's in our pantry, fridge, and freezer. I have already cleared summer clothes and know how much more additional sweaters and cold weather gear my eldest needs. I can't...

It’s June! For children, this is the most exciting time of year since summer vacation is just around the corner. For parents, it's the home stretch and you’re planning activities for your children to participate in. As a teacher,...

My work commute door-to-door is about an hour each way. While I absolutely do not mind taking the train (when it is on schedule), I do not enjoy the second leg of my trip, which involves the subway. I...

School is ending and we are all wondering what to do with the kids for two months during the summer. With the COVID restrictions decreasing and camps being open, we have many more options for the kids to enjoy. However,...

Healing from surgery is difficult for anyone. But it can be a bit more challenging when a mother of young children is going through this. I recently had surgery, and I had to prepare my household for the temporary...

Feeding children is an art. Each child is different, and we need to approach food mindfully and peacefully. Parents and caregivers must remind themselves to stay mindful and peaceful, sometimes daily, and not be too quick to label their...

As a speech pathologist, I constantly reflect on how I can use every opportunity with my kids to boost their language skills. Parents always ask me how they can help facilitate good communication skills. As a mom, I get...

I am an alumni interviewer for a prestigious college in the Northeast. I continue to be baffled by how students come into these interviews completely unaware of interview etiquette. I of course blame it on today's society, where kids...