Parenting Archives ~ TARA FRIEDEN

Avoid the “Summer Slide” with summer skills practice

Tara Frieden June 3, 2019May 14, 2019 Parenting, Uncategorized school skills, summer skills, summertime0 Comment

It's summer! YAY!! Time for sun shine, beaches, pools and fun! Many parents also fear that their children are going to lose some of the skills they learned during the school year. Fear no more! Here are some easy ways...

Why Kids Lie and What You Can Do About it

Tara Frieden May 27, 2019May 28, 2019 ADHD, blog, Mommy tips, Parenting lies, lying, telling the truth0 Comment

Lying, this is a very emotionally charged topic. I see so many parents getting very upset about lying. It is seen as a horrid character flaw. I'd like to share with you why I don't think we need to get...

It’s OK to Ask for Help! You Are Not Alone!

Tara Frieden May 13, 2019May 11, 2019 blog, Parenting baby, being mom, community, kids, loneliness, parenting village, stress2 Comments

Hello, My name is Tara and I'm a recovering “do it all by myself-er” If there aren't meetings for people like me their should be! (Maybe I should just start one myself! ha!) I grew up thinking I had to...

Sensory Activites for Every Kid!

Tara Frieden May 6, 2019April 20, 2019 blog, Parenting, Sensory tips play, Sensory processing disorder, sensory seeking0 Comment

Recently I hosted a parent/child play group at my children’s daycare, the topic was activities that incorporate all the senses. I thought I'd post the list here. It is very important that ALL children get many opportunities to explore each...

My Mission, Why I blog

Tara Frieden April 29, 2019March 13, 2019 blog, Parenting, Parenting an exceptional child0 Comment

My mission, the reason I blog…My main goal with my blog is to reach out to parents and bring them hope. Raising kids is so hard! It can feel so isolating. It boggles my mind how isolating it is, when...

No More Standardized Testing!

Tara Frieden April 22, 2019April 20, 2019 blog, Parenting Anxiety, school, stress, testing0 Comment

I hate how focused so many schools are on standardized testing. These tests are often the focus of the teaching in the classroom for most of the year. The teachers feel the pressure from the administration. The administrators feel the...

What’s Getting in the Way of Your Child’s Sleep?

Tara Frieden April 15, 2019March 13, 2019 blog, Mommy tips, Parenting, Parenting an exceptional child, Sensory tips ADHD, essential oils, meditation relaxation, Sensory processing disorder, sleep0 Comment

So many kids have a hard time falling and staying asleep. There are many things that can be getting the in way of a good night's rest. Hopefully I can give you some tips on helping your child get to...

I’m not an artist, but I can be creative

Tara Frieden April 8, 2019April 8, 2019 Arts and Crafts, Mommy tips, Parenting kids, parenting0 Comment

Fun art projects do not need an artistic touch. Here are some easy ones to do with your kids.

You Want Me To Do What???

Tara Frieden March 25, 2019March 13, 2019 blog, Parenting humor, kids0 Comment

Kids make crazy requests. What crazy things has your kid asked you do for them?

Let Your Kids Be Sad, Even if it Means They Cry.

Tara Frieden March 18, 2019 blog, Mommy tips, Parenting coping, emotional development, parenting, sadness0 Comment

Recently my son's basketball season was coming to an end. It was Championship Saturday! He was in the Final 4 and going to play a team that had several of his friends on it. In our city over 2000 kids...