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Question of the Day: Instant Gratification

January 14, 2013 By Alex Leave a Comment

Do you ever have one of those episodes with your children where you wonder, “When is he going to stop doing this?” Your child does something weird, aggravating, or just won’t grow out of a phase? Wish you had someone there to give you the help and advice you’re seeking? Well, your in luck. Breezy […]

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Stop the Back Talk and Keep Your Patience

September 17, 2012 By Alex 8 Comments

Ahhh, seven-year olds. They’re getting older and wiser, but with this independence can come back talk, disrespect and ungratefulness. I don’t know a more frustrating behavior, and teaching how to NOT be like that seems close to impossible. Breezy Mama turned to Child and Family Psychotherapist, Dr. Fran Walfish, Psy.D. for help. I’ve heard that […]

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How to Handle Your Child’s Tantrum. Plus! Do they Ever Stop?

January 3, 2012 By Alex 2 Comments

I never realized how easy I had it with my son–a tantrum would rarely occur, and when it did, it was easy to handle and was over in the blink of an eye. Then, my daughter came along. Don’t get me wrong, 99% of the time she’s sweet as pie, but at times, she can […]

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Stop the Madness: Breaking the Lovey, Thumb Sucking, Pacifier Habit

September 20, 2010 By Alex 5 Comments

I am the mother of two kids: a four year-old who sucks his fingers and twirls my hair (his own when I’m not around) and a 21 month-old who has a blanket that isn’t more than a foot away from her at all times. My son has been sucking his fingers since he was two […]

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