If you don’t already have a daily schedule for your dog, it’s time to think about implementing one. Not only do dogs love having that structure and those expectations in place, but it’ll also help you ...

Your toddler might sometimes seem like an (adorable) cyclone on two little legs. But within that whirl of activity is a deep need for consistency and knowing what comes next. And the best way to ...

When you consistently start your day at 5 a.m., you start to understand why people call the time before dawn “magic hour.” Those moments before the world wakes are my daily chance to truly focus and ...

With less than three weeks until the St. Joseph School District is back in session, the shift from enjoying summer activities to morning alarms can pose a challenge for some students. Dr. Samantha ...

The consistency of your sleep routine has a great deal to do with keeping circadian rhythms running in sync. When we sleep and wake at the same times, day after day, we send powerful signals to our ...

Have you ever seen babies who were crabby because they missed their nap time, or witnessed a hungry toddler throw a temper tantrum in the grocery store, or heard a parent say, “My toddler has ...

We’ve all been there. Sometimes, it’s just not easy to get up and get going in the morning. For young children who are still developing the ability to cope with new situations, preparing to have a ...

Under normal circumstances, maintaining a schedule is a helpful tool to create a greater sense of calm and order. I’ve seen this in the lives of my time management clients for many years. But under ...