by Admin | Sep 25, 2023 | Education, Mental Health, School Challenges, Special Challenges
During the distance-learning phase of the pandemic, many parents began noticing new behaviors in their children that can be tricky to understand. For example, distraction and hyperactivity commonly associated with ADHD may have been the result of anxiety or challenges...
by Admin | Aug 17, 2023 | Bullying Prevention, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, School Challenges, Special Challenges
The first day of school, your daughter has a tummy ache. You take her temperature, but you already know that what’s really ailing her is another common childhood ailment: school phobia. Many children experience extreme anxiety when they enter new situations—new...
by Admin | Jun 2, 2022 | Leisure & Vacation
More than ever, children need downtime. Their internal clocks require a shift from schedules, homework, and screen time to enjoy the lazy days of summer and all that they offer. Our bodies are more relaxed with the warmer days and increased daylight—all conducive to...
by Admin | Dec 4, 2020 | Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Sleep
Sleep is vital for our bodies and brains, and getting enough sleep helps children be more resilient during stressful times. According to the National Sleep Foundation, the younger we are, the more sleep we need. Newborns typically need 14 — 17 hours sleep, while young...
by Admin | Nov 29, 2020 | Discipline & Behavior, Raising Boys, Raising Girls, Temperaments
“A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference.” -Eeyore (Winnie the Pooh) We all want our children to be kind, especially during difficult times. In fact, we find ourselves stunned and embarrassed when we witness them being anything...
by Admin | Nov 29, 2020 | Discipline & Behavior, Leisure & Vacation, Parenting Tips, Preteens & Teens, Raising Boys, Raising Girls, Toddlers
The many benefits of time outdoors for people of all ages are well documented. Numerous studies show that time in nature impacts every area of child development—physical, psychological, intellectual, social, and emotional. Of course, those who spend even a little time...
by Admin | Nov 17, 2020 | COVID-19, Leisure & Vacation, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
The holidays are upon us, and while that can mean fun and relaxation for many families, it can also be a source of stress, anxiety, and disappointment. Especially when we put pressure on ourselves to create wonderful and special memories during a pandemic! Holiday...
by Admin | Nov 4, 2020 | Discipline & Behavior
The changing seasons provide us with special opportunities to create lifelong family memories while allowing us to slow down and honor the turning of the year. During the pandemic, celebrating each unique season can lend us perspective and put us in greater touch with...
by Admin | Apr 1, 2020 | Mental Health, Parenting Skills, Special Challenges
It begins when I open my eyes in the morning. A slight heaviness settles on my chest, keeping me under the covers for a few more minutes. It takes effort, but I get up and stagger through my morning routine as if it were a normal day. I make a hot cup of coffee and...
by Admin | Mar 28, 2020 | Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
Throughout the world and in our local community, we are all facing new and difficult challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our day-to-day lifestyles and habits have changed, and it can be difficult to strike a balance between managing our own needs and those of our...
