What is discipline? Many of us have strong feelings about the meaning of this word that stem largely from what we know and remember from our own childhoods. Interestingly, the origin of the word in Latin means ‘pupil’ or ‘disciple’ and has its roots in the idea of...
The holidays often bring up surprising feelings of loss, loneliness, abandonment, anxiety, depression or the pain of the memory of someone no longer here – in addition to the many joyful moments we anticipate having with loved ones. These emotions usually remain under...
You’re having a great time with your little one when suddenly things take a turn for the worse. How do you turn things back around? Difficult times with your toddler can actually be rich opportunities to connect if you approach the situation mindfully. I...
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...
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...
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...
