Dec 18, 2018
We at Well Baby Center want to wish you a most joyous holiday season. You know the lyrics that begin with “All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth…”? Well the truth is, the real thing your children crave is YOU! All the gifts in the world...
Aug 10, 2018
As pediatrician and psychoanalyst D.W. Winnicott said, there is “no such thing as a baby; there is only a baby and a mother.” Conversely, I suppose, there is no such thing as a mother, there is only a mother and a baby. Breastfeeding, Sleeping, and Family Wellness All...
Jun 21, 2018
Below are some strategies for assessing and managing your child’s upsets – whether he has some sensory integration (SI) challenges or an actual Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). What is sensory integration? SI is the ability to integrate input from our environment...
Mar 15, 2018
In the Sept/Oct, 2012 issue of Psychology Today, a short article, “The Beauty of Benign Neglect,” resonates with me today as it did 6 years ago. “Parents lack (a) trust in children’s desire to be competent and that nature will influence the course of development.”...
Aug 15, 2017
The simple act of putting your child to bed can become a major challenge when the response to “good night sweetie” is “but, mommy, there are monsters over there!” A mom recently sought online advice for her 3 year old who was so terrified of...
May 23, 2017
Teaching Honesty Teaches Resilience To the Ups and Downs of Life Teaching children to be honest about their thoughts and emotions promotes safety in the sharing of feelings. WBC’s Services Coordinator, family therapist, and Mindful Parenting Lead Facilitator,...
