As some of you know, this has been a very challenging year for our family. It was especially hard on my now 4 year old who welcomed a new sibling and dealt with an unfortunate situation with a caretaker we had. That being said, all of this happened while just being 3 which is a tough age all on its own! During the challenging behavior, I was about ready to give up. I had lost my way in the parenting department. I was getting angry, yelling for the first time in 3 years and he was having daily meltdowns and tantrums that would sometimes last over an hour. I knew it couldn't feel good for ...
The Art of Parenting Toddlers
The Art of Parenting Toddlers By Hayley Goldberg, LMFT and Parent Educator At one time or another, most parents worry they are doing something wrong in raising their children because their kids seem self-centered, demanding, and unappreciative. At no time is this more apparent than during the toddler (and perhaps teenage) years. While it may be frustrating to have children who appear to be selfish, self-centered and unrelenting, it can be comforting to learn that these traits are typical of the development of all toddlers as their independence blooms and they begin separating and ...
We Are Celebrating Turning Two!
January marked the second anniversary of my first group! Wow - what a ride it has been and it keeps getting better! When I started The New Mom School in January 2012, my only hope was that I’d be able to fill just ONE class with moms. I can proudly say that within the last two years, The New Mom School has met 350 new mommies and babies from Orange County…more than I could have ever imagined! We have also found a new home at The Dailey Method studio at Fashion Island who welcomes us with open arms and treats us like family, expanded our classes from two classes per week to 8-10 classes per ...
