by Erin Leyba, LCSW, PhD Your kids are playing nicely while you are cleaning up the breakfast dishes. It is 8 seconds before you hear one of them saying, “No! I want that! It’s mine!” and the other one protesting, “No, mine!” There’s times when it feels like kids can’t … [Read more...]
Balancing Kid and Adult Activities
by Erin Leyba, LCSW, PhD One way to balance time with young children is to find the right amount of kid-centered and adult-centered activities. The right mix makes it more likely that kids will feel included and connected to our worlds and we won’t have to play Mr. Potato … [Read more...]
Parallel Process with Children
by Erin Leyba, LCSW, PhD As parents, we are often working on life lessons that mirror our children’s. While we tend to be highly in tune with our kids' challenges as well as our own, it can be helpful to notice how they actually relate to and reflect each other. By … [Read more...]
5 Ideas from Running That Can Make Us Better Parents
by Erin Leyba, LCSW, PhD Enjoy the ride Although many people run for heart health, weight loss, or competition, others run because it’s fun. The endorphins pulsing through your blood leave you smiling. In parenting, it’s important to have those lighthearted and … [Read more...]
Tips for a Hospital Stay with Babies or Young Children
by Erin Leyba, LCSW, PhD Being in the hospital with babies or young children who are sick or injured can be extremely stressful and scary for parents. It can be overwhelming to watch a child get stitches, an IV, surgery, a blood draw, or another invasive procedure. … [Read more...]
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