Tips for a Safe and Healthy Fourth of July

It’s that time of year again, summer time. With the summer comes vacations, summer camps, and of course, the celebration of our nation’s independence. The Fourth of July can be exciting, but like all parties, they can be a danger zone of over eating and...
Encouraging Your Kids to Have Gratitude

Encouraging Your Kids to Have Gratitude

We’re back with another sneak peek at Doctor Hammond’s soon to be titled book on raising emotionally healthy children. Today, we’re discussing the importance of encouraging your kids to have gratitude. Let’s dive right in! Gratitude plays a major...
Praise vs. Punishment

Praise vs. Punishment

In this week’s sneak peek at Doctor Hammond’s upcoming book we’re chatting about a hot button issue that gets some parents and caregivers riled up – Praise vs. punishment. What is best for children to get them to behave the way we want and/or need...