Sara Zaidi

Parenting in Public – Trying to leave by Sara Zaidi, A child therapist

It’s always a struggle getting kids to leave when they are having fun. They aren’t bound by time constraints like adults and this can resu […]

With the start of the school year, the summer comes to an end. Often, it’s a time for goodbyes. Whether it’s a grandparent going back home, or a friend moving away, or a teacher finding another job – […]

It’s always a struggle getting kids to leave when they are having fun. They aren’t bound by time constraints like adults and this can result in a battle. There are a few strategies to use to make it less pai […]

I must admit that I find play dates stressful. It was less complicated when there was just one child but it’s never been easy. Here’s how I address some of the common play date issues:

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We have always encouraged our children to be polite and greet people with a smile and/or a hello regardless of whether or not they know them. Thankfully we live in a small, safe neighborhood with heavy security so […]

Both our boys abandoned the stroller as soon as they were able to walk. Rather than battle to strap them in, I found it easier to have them walk. It took a little bit longer but if we budgeted enough time we were […]

I have often found myself wondering why there are never enough kid-size shopping carts in the supermarket. And why is the flag that says “customer in training” always broken, or the wheels not working pro […]

As a parent of two boys less than two years apart, both under the age of 5, I often find myself putting out fires in public, scrambling to get home before either has another meltdown. Having tried and tested the […]

As a parent of two boys less than two years apart, both under the age of 5, I often find myself putting out fires in public, scrambling to get home before either has another meltdown. Having tried and tested the […]