Author: Dana Rosenbloom, M.S. Ed

Transitions can be hard. The end of school; the beginning of camp; moving to a new house or a new school; Grown-ups talk frequently of the “major life crises.” They’re all about transitions of one kind or another. Certainly, leaving a play date or changing activities during the day at school are transitions as well, … Continued

One of the biggest milestones that your toddler will reach is the task of learning how to use the potty. Not only does this take the determination from your young tot, but also a lot of help from you. There are so many different factors to consider when getting your child ready to potty train. … Continued

Winter can sometimes feel like it drags on forever becuase the cold weather keeps us from going outside. While most of our children can bear the cold weather better than we can and could spend all day at the park in the cold, sometimes it’s the safest to stay inside during those frigid temperatures. But … Continued

One more book, one more cookie, one more hug. We all give in from time to time to our kids’ requests. But when are you giving in too much and what message does that send? We asked Parenting Expert Dana Rosenbloom of Dana’s Kids for her advice on effective discipline. Effective parenting can be challenging…but … Continued

Having a hard time getting out of the house in the morning? Keep a “kit” in the bottom of your stroller with snack, an empty cup, diapers, wipes, change of clothes, a bottle of water, and shelf stable milk or formula. (I’d even include some stickers, bubbles, and crayons, just in case.) I recommend that … Continued

Young children begin taking formal “lessons” in activities for a number of reasons: Mom or Dad thinks it’s a great idea, the child has expressed interest, friends are participating, they liked the leotard or karate outfit, etc. Most of the time these activties are wonderful and children thoroughly enjoy them. But what happens if your … Continued

Needless to say “bullying” has been in the news a lot lately. What’s been happening is nothing short of tragic. It would seem to me that whether you have a child or are educating children, your goal is to give them the support and tools they need so that they become positive, active contributors to … Continued

One of the biggest milestones that your toddler will reach is the task of learning how to use the potty. Not only does this take the determination from your young tot, but also a lot of help from you. There are so many different factors to consider when getting your child ready to potty train. … Continued