Parenting Archives ~ TARA FRIEDEN

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...

Have You Heard of Peejamas?? The Potty Training Must have!!

Tara Frieden March 2, 2019March 20, 2019 Babies and Toddlers, blog, Mommy tips, Parenting, Uncategorized baby, bed wetting, diapers, potty training, toddler0 Comment

OH MY GOSH!!!! I wish these had been around when my kids were babies and toddlers! Have you seen or heard about these??? They are pajamas that absorb liquid from leaking diapers!!! Do you KNOW what that MEANS????? NO MORE...

As You Say Goodbye to Elementary School…

Tara Frieden February 21, 2019February 27, 2019 Parenting bullying, family, growing up, middle school, support, tween0 Comment

I can't believe it. You only have a few days left of being one of the big kids at school. In 12 weeks you will start walking the halls of the Intermediate school. In some ways that first day of...

Potty Training Tips and Tricks

Tara Frieden February 15, 2019March 5, 2019 Babies and Toddlers, blog, Parenting potty training, toddlers, toilet training0 Comment

Many parents really stress about potty training. For MOST kids it does not have to be challenging, but you have to be patient. You have to have a child that is ready! There are some things you can do to...

Winter Activity Fun, Winter Activities for Kids

Tara Frieden February 7, 2019March 21, 2019 Arts and Crafts, blog, Parenting crafts, indoor activities, winter time fun0 Comment

Ideas to keep your child entertained on days that you are stuck at home!

My Favorite Parenting Books

Tara Frieden January 28, 2019January 25, 2019 blog, Book Reviews, Parenting, Parenting an exceptional child, Sensory tips ADHD, Anxiety, kids, parenting, toddlers0 Comment

Parenting is hard and we often don't get enough solid information about what to do and how to understand these little beings. Here are some of my favorite go to resources.

You don’t have to be perfect.

Tara Frieden January 24, 2019March 21, 2019 blog, Mommy tips, Parenting Anxiety, fear, parenting0 Comment

Don't let fear hold you back.

Tips for Surviving the Holidays with Kids that Struggle

Tara Frieden November 22, 2018 Mommy tips, Parenting, Parenting an exceptional child, Travel ADHD, Anxiety, family gatherings, kids, parenting, stressful holidays, teens, tweens0 Comment

Ahh the holidays. A time of high expectations and too often, disappointments when things do go as planned. Surviving the holidays with typical children is challenging enough, but when your child struggles with typical days, the holidays can bring on...

Confessions From a Yelling Mom

Tara Frieden September 25, 2017 blog, Mommy tips, Parenting, Parenting an exceptional child ADHD, being mom, discipline, parenting, stress0 Comment

Hi, My name is Tara, and I yell. I never wanted to be the mom that yelled. Before having kids I always heard how patient I was with children. I worked with some pretty challenging kiddos, but NOTHING prepares you...

Stop Punishing Kids For Having ADHD

Tara Frieden September 18, 2017March 21, 2019 blog, Parenting, Parenting an exceptional child ADHD, ADHD at school, consequences, discipline, parenting10 Comments

I see and read about it every day, parents asking each other, “What consequences or punishment should I give my child with ADHD so that they will…” Parents and teachers are excellent at coming up with punishments. Everything from writing...