by New Mom School | Jan 2, 2019 | Wisdom
My daughter Tish once came home from school and told me her friend’s parents were getting divorced. She asked, “Mom, will that ever happen to us?” I looked straight at her and said, “No, baby. It won’t. You’re safe.” A year later, her father and I split. When we...
by New Mom School | Dec 24, 2018 | Wisdom
Consider this: If you’ve had a child within the last decade, you might still be suffering some consequences—lethargy, memory disturbances, and poor energy levels, among other symptoms. And according to Dr. Oscar Serrallach, goop-trusted family practitioner (all the...
by New Mom School | Dec 12, 2018 | Wisdom
Children under the age of three do not understand “no” in the way most parents think they do. (And a full understanding of “no” doesn’t occur magically when the child turns three. It is a developmental process.) “No” is an abstract concept that is in direct opposition...
by New Mom School | Dec 4, 2018 | Wisdom
The holidays are my most favorite time of the year, but they also come with so much anxiety about changing sleep schedules due to of all the festivities we want to do. I have found a lot of different ways to help my girls with the changes and still have a great time...
by New Mom School | Nov 30, 2018 | Wisdom
Rudolf Dreikurs taught, “A child needs encouragement like a plant needs water.” In other words, encouragement is essential. Children may not die without encouragement, but they certainly wither. Since encouragement is so essential, it’s helpful for parents and...
