It’s been a rough week for some of my preschool friends. They are going to new schools, entering Kindergarten or First Grade and it can be a bit overwhelming. Leaving what I call the “preschool bubble” is not easy. I experienced it first-hand last year when I sent my oldest child into the BIG outside…
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10 Things I Dream Would Happen At The Beach…But Don’t
I’ve just spent 8 days in Little Compton, Rhode Island with my kids and most of those days have been going to the beach. It’s a small sleepy little town with a secluded beach that everyone now knows about. So, you better buy a beach pass, get there early, claim your spot, make sure you…
What Do We Threaten Our Kids With Now That The Holidays Are Over
It seemed like everywhere I went during the month of December, parents were just plain “over” their kids. I would hear from one mom that her kids wouldn’t listen. She told them they would probably end up on the naughty list. My other friend told her kids that they were so demanding and so sassy…
9 Effective Tips to Stop Your Child’s Back Talk
Isn’t it exhausting to have your child continuously talking back at you? Do you feel that he or she is testing your limits or challenging your authority? Does it seem like your child wants to defy you on what feels, everything? The unpleasant back talk is not exclusive to teenagers, but children of all ages,…
5 Ways to Fill Your Child’s Connection Tank
Sometimes I wish I had nothing more to do than just play with my sweet little one and soak in her presence. But the reality is, being a wife, mother, and professional — I have so many different responsibilities, and I’m sure you do too! Sometimes I find myself lost in the to-do list of…
6 Benefits of Traveling With Your Children
The summer is coming… Hooray! We are going on vacation…. Vacations are great, but at the same time, they can be a source of stress to think of vacationing as a family. Before throwing your towel and choosing to not travel at all, consider the 6 benefits of traveling with your children: Create memories together….
4 Steps To Using Your Anger Effectively To Parent Your Child
Local Mom Scoop is excited to have Sofia Robirosa, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the owner of Infinite Therapeutic Services contributing to Local Mom Scoop. She has this knack for always writing about relatable parenting topics that I’m going through and I’m sure most parents are going through. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ By Sofia Robirosa Generally speaking,…
5 Benefits to Structure and Routine for Children
By Sofia Robirosa In the midst of school break, with the changes of schedule during the summer, the house can get chaotic. Not only one has to coordinate summer camp and other activities, but also the children seem to forget to do things they used to do on their own… or they want to do…
Is Father’s Day Less of A Big Deal Than Mother’s Day?
Is Father’s Day less of a big deal than Mother’s Day? Father’s day is around the corner and the advertisements are coming out reminding us to get something for the dads. Yes! Dads deserve to be celebrated during their special day for all that they do for our children. After all, they have a vital…
South Florida Parenting Baby and Toddler Fair
I’m excited to share some amazing local mom scoop from being a South Florida Parenting Mom- Approved Panelist. It can be scary being a first time parent, grandparent or parents of a toddler. It can feel like being on a roller coaster ride at the County Fair. But now there is a fair just…
