Sarah Lesko4 days ago2 min readThe Impact of Relational Poverty on Parenting Young ChildrenI’ve seen and felt firsthand how relational poverty—defined as the lack of meaningful, supportive relationships—impacts people in...
Sarah LeskoOct 233 min readToddlers and "Potty Talk"Your neighborhood family therapist weighs in on: Potty Talk A few months back, I took my older kiddo on a playdate. In one, massively...
Sarah LeskoAug 293 min readHow to Get Your Kids to Get AlongPreventing Sibling Rivalry I often have parents coming to me, desperate for ways to get their children to get along. “I know sibling...
Sarah LeskoJul 233 min readThe Purpose of a TantrumTantrums are a very common occurrence in early childhood; not so much in adulthood but if you’ve ever witnessed road rage, you know they...
Sarah LeskoJun 183 min readThe Dreaded Morning RoutinesYour neighborhood family therapist weighs in on Morning Routines Picture this: It’s a Monday morning and your lovely children are waking...
Sarah LeskoMay 213 min readSeparation Anxiety- When Should a Parent Worry About Their Child's WorrySeparation Anxiety is a completely normal and expected occurrence in young children. However, normal and expected does not mean “easy to...