When seasons change, the colors of our inner world change too – how does this change affect our mood? Each new season brings a unique sensation, exposing us to different sights and temperatures. We all have our favorite seasons and our own reasons why we cherish them.  The effects of a season change on humans

If you have more than one child, you’ve heard your kids fight before. But these fights can sometimes escalate into something more harmful: sibling bullying. Sibling bullying comes in many forms but is most often verbal or physical. It can have the same negative effects that any bullying has: creating low self-esteem, feelings of trauma

 Understand There Might Be Jealousy So you’re expecting a new addition to the family! That’s fabulous. Congratulations!  While initially your children may be excited, there may come a time when the novelty of a new baby wears off. After a couple of weeks, or even a few months, you might notice your older kids start

Asthma is the most common chronic health condition among children, affecting about one in 12 youngsters in the U.S. For some children, asthma is a minor inconvenience. For others, it’s a major problem that affects their daily activities, deflates their confidence, and, in severe cases, can even be life-threatening. What exactly is asthma?  Asthma is

Being able to share with others is a vital skill for our children to learn, as it helps them make and keep friendships and to take others’ feelings into account when making decisions – skills which will contribute to the happiness of our children in the long run. Having said this, teaching your child to

Helping your children be diverse and accommodating School! A new school can be a challenging place to make friends, but it can be especially hard for those who have visible differences to other children – such as those in wheelchairs, for instance. Common questions like “what if they don’t like me?”, “what if they think

While moving can be an exciting experience that ushers in a welcome change of scene, it can also bring up many challenging emotions. This is especially true for children who have to leave behind familiar comforts and, oftentimes, their friends and school.   Unlike adults, who understand the reasons for the move, young minds can have

A Child’s Eye View of the Coronavirus Each children’s book has two audiences. For the children themselves, Are We Really Safe Now? answers the title’s question with an emphatic “YES!” and a victory lap. Of course, the second audience of any children’s book are the parents, teachers and family members, who read the books to

Activities to help children deal with change, perfectionism, and rigid thinking. Some kids can take change in their stride. The trip to grandma’s got canceled – no problem. They’re out of mint choc chip at the ice-cream stand – no big deal. For many children, though, even the slightest change in plans can seem like

Even the most mature of us sometimes need to be reminded that what matters most are the things that money cannot buy for us – the love and comfort of our family and our home, however modest – our feel good place.  In Sugar, the Magic Pony, I try to shed light on this in