Read more about the article Connection Over Compliments: What Kids Really Need From Parents
What kids really need to hear from their parents is that they are loved no matter what, not that they are "So smart, or so pretty."

Connection Over Compliments: What Kids Really Need From Parents

Have you ever noticed how often we praise our children?"You're so smart!""You're amazing!""You're the best artist in your class!""Good job!"As parents, these compliments come naturally. We want our children to…

Continue ReadingConnection Over Compliments: What Kids Really Need From Parents
Read more about the article Connection Over Correction: Building Healthy Eating Habits That Last
Connect with your kids over their eating habits, rather than correcting them about what or how much they eat.

Connection Over Correction: Building Healthy Eating Habits That Last

In the Parent Pantry, we talk a lot about what really nourishes our kids...and spoiler alert: it’s not just what’s on the plate. According to pediatrician and public health advocate…

Continue ReadingConnection Over Correction: Building Healthy Eating Habits That Last