by sharon | Dec 1, 2018 | Children, Kids, Parenting
Parents in the Raiseology course have been sharing with me a lot lately about how they want to change their parenting, but don’t feel ready. I asked neuropsychologist Dr. Shannon Irvine to give us her perspective and some practical advice on how to start making...
by sharon | Oct 15, 2018 | Children, Independent Children, Kids, Parenting
I talked recently about focusing on the future when it comes to our kids. I want to dig deeper into that topic to give you tips and examples you can start applying today. I want to help you think about what exactly you’re trying to achieve as you trudge through your...
by sharon | Oct 15, 2018 | Children, Independence, Independent Children, Kids, Parenting, Sleep
Moms and dads–I’m in the parenting trenches with you. I KNOW how difficult life with little ones can be. How natural is it to concentrate on surviving–getting through the current developmental stage, or, let’s be real–getting through the DAY. As a...
by sharon | Mar 21, 2018 | Children, Independence, Independent Children, Kids, Parenting, Sleep
In my many years in pediatric practice, one of the most common issues I find parents are having difficulty with is sleep. I found that often it would be the main concern at a wellness exam, and sometimes it would only be after I asked how the baby is sleeping that...
by sharon | Mar 21, 2018 | Children, Independence, Independent Children, Kids, Parenting, Sleep
My least favorite thing as a mother is mommy guilt. I have yet to meet a mother who does not experience this. Whether a working mother or stay at home there are pressures in society that cause us to question our motives and our actions on a constant basis. Although my...
by sharon | Feb 6, 2018 | Children, Independence, Independent Children, Kids
People ask me all the time how I manage four children. To be honest, when I tell them my secret I often wonder if they think my husband and I are geniuses, or if they think we are bad parents. I have four (yes four!) amazing daughters that in one moment can be my...
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