Tantrums

Tantrums: When Children Most Need Our Kindness (and Respect)

Tantrums are a normal part of development. Tantrums happen most between ages 1 and 3 years. Often tantrums happen before children can talk and around the time of language development. Before they can express themselves verbally, children get frustrated and a tantrum can result. The American Academy of Pediatrics has some great tips to prevent – […]

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Reflections on adoptive parenting in Jeffco

By Jennifer Anton, LPC This fall, I launched my son off to college, a milestone I wasn’t always so sure we would achieve. As I reflect on the joys and challenges of the past 18 years, here are six things I’ve learned from the front lines of adoptive parenting that have made me a more […]

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