by Erin Leyba, LCSW, PhD When it’s the season for browsing camp brochures, choosing travel teams, signing up for dance class and Tae Kwon Do, registering for swimming lessons, and picking a piano teacher, family life can get crazy. If we don’t prioritize “down time," we … [Read more...]
An Awesome Christmas Present for Young Kids
by Erin Leyba, LCSW, PhD Want to give children something truly special for the holidays? Let them help you with your Christmas tasks. I will never forget the Christmas when I took my four-year-old son on the Polar Express train ride, to visit Santa at his local hangout, to … [Read more...]
One Great Question to Ask a Babysitter
by Erin Leyba, LCSW, PhD One great question to ask a babysitter in an interview or any time is: What do you feel (we) parents can do to help you do your job easier or better? This question tends to do a few things: It shows the potential babysitter that you are … [Read more...]
6 Month Phases with Young Children
by Erin Leyba, LCSW, PhD Young children tend to go through phases that last about 6 months. For 6 months, things seem consistent, kids are mostly agreeable, and there is a natural ease to behavior and play. During this phase, kids enjoy safety, security, playing, and the … [Read more...]
Sad You’re All Done Having Babies? 4 Things That Can Help
by Erin Leyba, LCSW, PhD All done having kids? Mourning the fact that you’ll never again have a little baby of your own to cuddle? There are certain milestones – weaning from nursing or bottles, a vasectomy, a health issue, selling the crib, or simply deciding not to … [Read more...]