Laurie Cooper

Potty Training: Really? Or Is It Mommy and Daddy Training? The Truth About Timing and 'Technique'

So many people think potty training is this huge, big deal. But should it be? Look around a little and you're sure to find tons of articles offering all kinds of advice and techniques on how and when to 'potty train' your child. I recently saw an artic... Read >

"The Terrible Two's", Temper Tantrum, Why? What Happened To "My Angel"?

Is it really "The Terrible Two's"? Or could it be that this is the first time that parents really have to step up to 'parent' their child and they just don't know what to do? Up until about the age of 18 months, parents have been mostly caregivers. They'v... Read >

The Importance Of Love And Discipline When Raising A Child

We all know that the most important thing parents can give their children is love. But did you know that discipline is the second most important thing? Actually, love and discipline cannot be separated. In order to have a well adjusted, happy, confid... Read >

Good Eye Contact Is CRITICAL To Raising A Happy Child

Children are like little mirrors. They reflect love, they don't initiate it. If love is given to them, they'll return it. If none is given, they have nothing to return. It's so important to realize that from birth, children are extremely sensitive emotion... Read >