How many of you can say, “Oh my child will not sleep!” Well I can help with that. Study shows if your child isn’t sleeping 11 to 12 hours straight through the night, he/she isn’t getting the sleep that their brain and body requires to function. The three ways to help your child sleep through the night, have a strict routine, Trial and error, last let your...read more
In my opinion, hearing the word “No” and “Don’t Do That” over and over can be a bit discouraging for most of us. It makes us feel like we can't do anything right and can lead to bad behavior or rebellion. As I have worked at Bravo, I have tried to come up with other ways to tell a toddler no or do not do that. Below is a list...read more
According to research by the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, "People who practice gratitude feel considerably happier (25%) than those in a control group; they are more joyful, enthusiastic, interested, and determined." An attitude of gratitude helps us thrive. Here are some ideas to help instill a mind-set of gratitude in your little ones. Be an example! Do you say Thank You to your child often? Many times as...read more
As the fun of summer is coming to an end its time to prepare for a new school year! Some children welcome change as a joyous new adventure, while others may be afraid of the unknown. Change can even be hard for us parents as well. Here are a few tips and tools to make the transition go well for everyone!