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Smoothly Transition Your Four-Year-Old Back to School: Expert Tips for a Successful Start!
Starting preschool can be tough, but there are plenty of research-backed strategies to help your child feel ready for thew school year!


Make Mornings Easier: How to Keep Your 5-Year-Old Happy and On Time Before School
Tired of your kids negotiating, protesting, and getting distracted before school during mornings? Here's a quick guide that'll help

The Power of Sharing: Nurturing Your Child's Social Skills and Empathy
As a parent, it can be frustrating when your child refuses to share their toys or belongings.

The Secret to a Smooth Morning with Your 7-Year-Old (Yes, It’s Possible!)
Why are mornings such a struggle for 7-year-olds and can we ever outsmart the chaos?


Five Meaningful Ways to Connect with Your Child
Connecting with your children doesn’t require grand gestures or elaborate plans.


Parenting with Purpose: How to Stay Connected to Your Kids in a Busy World
What if the secret to being a great parent wasn’t about doing everything, but about focusing on a few meaningful things that truly matter?


Does Praise Help Kids or Hurt Them?
Let’s dive into some criticisms and concerns that have come up around praising kids, whether or not they’re a valid concern, and what to do.


Why Your Toddler Bites and What To Do About It
Biting is one of the most challenging toddler behaviors parents deal with. It can feel embarrassing, confusing, and frustrating when a...


Helping Your Anxious Child
Does your child struggle with anxiety? Do you find yourself consistently changing your daily routine to help them feel better? Do their...


Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Do you have a young child who is struggling? Are you noticing your stress level rising, as your child is facing more and more difficulty...


Helping Older Siblings Adjust to a New Baby
Happypillar's guide to the dynamics of introducing a new baby to older siblings. Our Clinical Director, Chloe, explores it all in this post.


The Science Behind Children’s Nightmares: What Every Parent Should Know
Nightmares in Children Nightmares are a near universal human experience. Up to 90% of the population experiences at last one nightmare in...


Sam Gardner Sits Down With NYC-Parents In Action To Talk About Happypillar
An interview with Happypillar co-founder Samantha Altman Gardner on Happypillar, her own parenting struggles, and more.


Transform Your Child's Emotional Well-Being With These Therapist-Recommended Kids' Books
Whether they tend to be easygoing and quiet, or are in the stage of daily tantrums, it is always beneficial for kids to learn about...


Why Teaching Your Kid How To Calm Down During Tantrums Doesn’t Work (And What To Do Instead)
We've all been there: your five-year-old is in full meltdown mode, and your patience is wearing thin. As a parent, you may feel the strong u


Don't Let the Weather Get You Down: Rainy Day Activities That Are Absolute Boredom Busters
Rain, rain, go away! Are you a parent struggling to find entertaining activities for your child on those gloomy, rainy days? Worry no...


Are my child's tantrums normal? The Ultimate Guide to Understanding and Managing Tantrums
Tantrums are an expected and healthy part of childhood, but that does not make them easy to live with! Parents often report that tantrums...
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