early childhood – Emily Rittenberg, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

The Real Lesson in the Tantrum

Mindful parenting through children’s big emotional outbursts.

Practicing Mindfulness With Your Kids-Breath

Sharing a mindfulness journey with your kids may help them learn to self-regulate and concentrate better. These resources will help you begin the journey focusing on the breath.

Helping Little Kids Through Big Emotions

What parents need to know about dealing with tantrums and other “big” emotions in their kids and the bigger lesson they need to learn–for themselves and their kids!

Consciously Giving Our First Allowance

Money is personal because it is a tangible reflection of the values with which you were raised. How will you approach this vulnerable topic at home?

Picky Eating: What Do We Do?

Q and A about how to approach mealtime with a 4-year old picky eater.

3 Foundational Parenting Principles

The Parenting Philosophy of Rochester Parenting Coach can be summed up in 3 basic foundational parenting principles: KISS, set yourself up for success, and there is hope. Essential to these principles is my mission is to empower parents with reflection, intention, and improved communication. While my hope that your family dynamic improves, my intention isContinue reading “3 Foundational Parenting Principles”

The 4 C’s: Confidence, Calmness, Consistency, and Caring

Let your mantra for parenting include the 4 c’s. Confidence, calmness, consistency, and caring. Say it over to yourself. Do any of these words really resonate with you? Do any scare you? It is hard to remain confident when you are a parent because, internet. Everyone else seems to have an opinion on howContinue reading “The 4 C’s: Confidence, Calmness, Consistency, and Caring”