The Groove Parenting Blog

 

Why Gentle Potty Coaching FITS ALL – Hint: It’s not one size Sep 26, 2023

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

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1 Tip to Ease Back to School Separation Anxiety Aug 07, 2023

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....

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4 Ways You Save With a Gentle Potty Coach Jul 28, 2023

 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...

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Preparing Your Child for Summer Camp: Separation Tips Jul 14, 2023

After months of routine, early rising, afterschool activities and birthday parties, I am really looking forward to a more relaxing summer...

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When Reward Systems Work – And When They Don’t! May 01, 2023

Here’s a story my fellow NYCers can relate to:

I awoke to my 5-year-old shrieking in the bathroom. Why? There was one of those horrifying...

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Getting Organized Doesn't Mean Pretty Containers Apr 17, 2023

First, let me explain my vision of an organized home:


1. Everything has a place.

2. You have what you need and use (in other words, clutter is...

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Responsibilities, Not Chores Apr 11, 2023

What kind of feeling do you have about the word chore? For me, it’s a negative, sinking feeling. I consider a chore a task I don’t want...

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Why Groove Parenting Is Not Just Another "How To Parent" Resource. Apr 02, 2023

As Education Director of a New York City school, I was responsible for many moving parts, including managing a school during a global pandemic....

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Minimizing Vacation Chaos Mar 21, 2023

In my family, we often acknowledge the reality that traveling with our young kids is not really a vacation, it's actually a trip. The planning,...

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Liz's Little Time/Big Impact Tips for School Readiness Mar 14, 2023

Are you ready to spend just a little of your time for big impact? Keep reading and you’ll learn a few of my everyday tips to build your...

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No Room for Play Room? When We Can't Have it All, Have it Small. Feb 27, 2023

I wish I had a basement where I could send my 3 active, loud and spirited boys. I would shut the door, and then peacefully drink some coffee while...

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Learning the ABC's Jan 24, 2023

 

I never taught letter names and I never sang the ABC song. In my Montessori training we learned to say and model the sounds of each letter...

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