The Groove Parenting Blog

Are you traveling during the upcoming holiday season? Whether you’re visiting family or flying solo with your child, I’m sharing simple...

I am now offering Gentle Sleep Coaching! More details about my certification and the method will be posted on my website. For now, read along and...

Has your child resisted potty training? Is your child totally fine staying in diapers? As a mom of 3 and early child educator, I have seen children...

Getting your child to go to the bathroom can be filled with angst, power struggles, and fears. I get it. I’ve been there too. Especially when...

I just finished coaching parents of a neurodivergent child through a successful transition from diapers to underwear. When I first met with them...

A family calendar empowers all family members to be independent. 

I love my iCal app. When someone asks me about my plans, even if...

It’s easy to push off the imminent back to school rush as we soak up the late summer sunsets and “past your bedtime” jaunts....

You can’t squeeze it out of them.

Here’s a common scenario parents share with me -

Parent: “Sweetheart, go use the potty.”...

 How many times do we try to DIY and the end result did not meet our goal? It is frustrating to spend time and money on something and then...

This is an important question when families are considering Kindergarten programs, and even toddler and nursery programs. As my fellow New Yorkers...

Unfortunately, it’s a harsh reality that most Americans must return to work after a few months of parental leave. Often, new parents are so...