Parenting Archives - TARA FRIEDEN

Attention seeking behavior

Tara Frieden February 15, 2022February 2, 2022 Parenting, Uncategorized ADHD, attention seeking, behavior, kids, parenting, parents0 Comment

Many parents feel that their cildren engage in attention seeking behaviors. Thhey often use thei behavior as a way to communicate that they are seeking connecttion with you. Here are some things you can do to reduce the behaviors that...

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Must Haves for Babies and Toddlers!

Tara Frieden November 5, 2021 Babies and Toddlers, blog, Gift ideas, Parenting babies, baby, gift ideas, toddlers0 Comment

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Matching Family Christmas PJ’s

Tara Frieden October 30, 2021October 30, 2021 blog, Clothing, Parenting christmas pajamas, christmas pjs0 Comment

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Tips for Wearing Masks for Kids

Tara Frieden June 29, 2020 blog, Parenting, Sensory tips classroom, masks, school0 Comment

So as the new school year approaches, those of us sending our children back to school will have to send them with masks. This might seem very overwhelming for some. I have developed some tips to help kids adjust to...

Top Toy Pick Toddlers!

Tara Frieden December 11, 2019December 11, 2019 Babies and Toddlers, blog, Gift ideas, Parenting, Parenting an exceptional child cause and effect play, fine motor, gift ideas, toddler, toys0 Comment

I recently got this cute little toy cash register for use for work. (I do early intervention therapy for infants and toddlers) Let me tell you why this cute little toy is so awesome! Color sorting and matching This has...

Teen/Tween Gift Ideas 2019

Tara Frieden September 19, 2019September 19, 2019 blog, Parenting0 Comment

Tweens and Teens are often hard to buy for. I have come up with a list of gift ideas just for you! Hydro Flask Yes, it may seem like an expensive water bottle, but it is very durable and it’s...

Building Self Esteem in your Children

Tara Frieden August 20, 2019August 20, 2019 ADHD, blog, Parenting, Parenting an exceptional child mental health, parenting, Self esteem0 Comment

The past few generations of parents have been very aware of the role self esteem plays in the emotional development of our children. Many methods have been tried. Overly praising, giving everyone a trophy or award for everything, taking away...

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...