Category Archives: A – Z Parenting Tips

When Kids Refuse to Go to School

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Center for Parenting Education

I’ve never run into a person who yearns for their middle school days. ~Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid Most people cringe when they think of their middle school days and wish they could have skipped right … Continue reading →

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Parenting Uncertainty

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Center for Parenting Education

Uncertainty is reality.– Dr. Robert L. Leahy (author of The Worry Cure) Reality continues to ruin my life. – Bill Watterson (creator of Calvin and Hobbes)   I used to daydream about morphing my two kids into one so that … Continue reading →

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Amygdala Hijacking

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Center for Parenting Education

I wish my name was Brian because maybe sometimes people would misspell my name and call me Brain. That’s like a free compliment and you don’t even gotta be smart to notice it. -Mitch Hedberg, Comedian   Speaking of brains, … Continue reading →

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Dads are Special

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Center for Parenting Education

As a pediatrician, I often witness one of the most infuriating events for mothers. At their child’s 9-month-old visit, I ask, “Has he said any words yet?” “Dada,” says the mother, frustrated that “dad” gets first billing when many times … Continue reading →

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Being a Mom is a Hard Work

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Center for Parenting Education

“The natural state of motherhood is unselfishness. When you become a mother, you are no longer the center of your own universe. You relinquish that position to your children.” ― Jessica Lange For all the women out there doing the … Continue reading →

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Looking Back to Parent Forward

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Center for Parenting Education

“Be the parent you wish you had.” ~ Dr. Louise Hart, Parenting Expert   Growing up with seven brothers and sisters was very lively; there was always someone to play with, holidays were rollicking events, and older siblings showed the … Continue reading →

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Handling Disappointments

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Center for Parenting Education

“Little by little we human beings are confronted with situations that give us more and more clues that we are not perfect.” ~Fred Rogers I’ve recently had a huge disappointment in my life. It was quite upsetting. Someone very close … Continue reading →

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Be Like a Great President In Your Home

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Center for Parenting Education

Whenever you do a thing, act as if all the world were watching. ~Thomas Jefferson Presidents’ Day conjures up visions of our country’s great leaders and their ability to guide our citizens during times of growth and plenty and during … Continue reading →

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What Triggers your Anger?

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Center for Parenting Education

“There are two things a person should never be angry at, what they can help, and what they cannot.”- Plato ME (pregnant with my first child, talking to my wise, elderly Aunt Louise): “When my child is born he will … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Acceptance

Posted on December 1, 2014 by admin

Acceptance doesn’t mean resignation; it means understanding that something is what it is and that there’s got to be a way through it. ~ Michael J. Fox I thought I was an accepting person until I realized I wasn’t. Case … Continue reading →

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