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Shared Rooms That Work for Both Mom and Baby


Bringing your precious baby home changes everything about the way you live in your house. Suddenly, your bedroom is no longer just a place for sleeping. It suddenly becomes the place where feedings occur every one to three hours, where diapers are changed every two to three hours, and where ...

Help Your Neurodivergent Child Have a Great New School Year by Dr. Emily Levy, Founder & Director, EBL Coaching


For some children, transitioning to a new school year is seamless. They look forward to seeing their friends, meeting their new teacher, and starting afternoon activities. Yet for other students, especially those who are neurodivergent, the transition to the new school year can feel stressful and overwhelming. Help your neurodivergent child have ...

When you put a personal purpose statement together… during Eclipse season… along the Pisces-Virgo axis… as a Mom-trepreneur… by pamela francis


[caption id="attachment_32760" align="alignnone" width="225"] Guiding thought: "coming to terms with what's real vs what's fantasy... in the workplace"As a frequent contributor to the blogosphere, this eclipse season finds me wanting to be on top of my voice and intent when I post on LinkedIn, which is now the place I ...

Laundry Hacks for Busy City Families: How to Save Time Without Cutting Corners


Juggling work, school drop-offs, errands, and family time leaves little room for laundry. It piles up fast, and before you know it, you’re out of clean socks. That’s where a few time-saving laundry hacks can make all the difference. These ideas don’t sacrifice quality. They just help you get through ...

Tips to Help Your Child Get a Positive Jumpstart on the School Year by Dr. Emily Levy, Founder & Director, EBL Coaching


Summer is a time for fun in the sun, relaxing days, and outdoor play. Yet the school year is just around the corner and many children have trouble with the transition from a laid back summer to a more structured fall. Try some of the ideas below to help your ...

Beyond the Diaper Years: Setting Up a Future for You and Your Kids


Motherhood after 35 brings a different kind of focus. Many later-in-life moms are more established in their careers, more thoughtful with their choices, and more aware of the bigger picture. That includes long-term planning—something that’s often pushed aside during the hectic baby years. Between daycare costs, mortgage payments, and student loans, ...

Vacation Strategies for Children with ADHD by Dr. Emily Levy Founder & Director EBL Coaching


Going on vacation with a child who has ADHD can be overwhelming. There’s planning, packing, organizing, changing routines, and so many other factors that go into this process. Try some of the ideas below to help your child enjoy their time away and have a great vacation. Before the trip Visual calendars Children ...

The Cognitive and Cultural Benefits of Bilingualism for Children


It is no surprise to anyone that bilingualism offers numerous cognitive advantages for children. According to the Beverly Hills Lingual Institute, speaking two or more languages enhances critical thinking abilities, concentration, multitasking skills, and even delays the onset of dementia. Bilingual individuals often have better job prospects and higher earning ...

Start Your Second Act By Shannon Russell (Book Excerpt)


Live Life Without Regret The magic behind checking all the boxes in life and choosing yourself along the way is that if you do, you ultimately have no regrets at the end of the day. Isn’t that what we all want for ourselves? As a very self-aware person, I know what I ...

Tips for Avoiding the Summer Slide by Dr. Emily Levy Founder & Director EBL Coaching


Summer is a time for outdoor play, fun in the sun, and relaxation. Yet it is also a time when many kids experience significant learning loss from a lack of consistent instruction. In fact, research tells us that students may lose two months of reading skills and three months of math ...