by Chris Jones | Jan 23, 2018 | Leisure & Vacation, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
Parents and schools typically spend a tremendous amount of resources on academic readiness and performance, and skills in the areas that are thought to win kids plum jobs in the future, such as engineering and math. But companies you’d least expect, like IBM and...
by Chris Jones | Jan 2, 2018 | Discipline & Behavior, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Temperaments
As a parent of a very shy child, I’ve worried that my daughter’s introverted personality will affect the way people see her, and might make them less likely to try to befriend her or engage with her. I worry others won’t see how amazing my kid is....
by Chris Jones | Dec 22, 2017 | Birth - First Year, Grandparenting, Parenting Skills
As 2017 comes to a close, and I reflect on what I would like parents to think about, I am struck by the amazing cycle of life and family. My mother left this earth at the age of almost 94 only days after we discovered that my younger daughter and her husband were...
by Chris Jones | Dec 12, 2017 | Jewish, Leisure & Vacation
Hanukkah is the Jewish Festival of Lights, and while only some of us here at Parents Place are Jewish, we love lighting the menorah because it is an especially delightful celebration with children, and because Parents Place is a program of Jewish Family and...
by Chris Jones | Dec 1, 2017 | Birth - First Year, Grandparenting, Parenting Skills
It is so exciting to have a new grandchild, and of course all we want to do is help! We newly minted grandparents have “been there before,” because we raised a wonderful child (the new parent) and we have plenty of wisdom to share. It’s challenging for us new...
by Chris Jones | Nov 1, 2017 | Discipline & Behavior, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
Difficult parenting moments are challenging for everyone, but when you and your partner disagree on how to manage them, it can make a bad situation worse. Knowing something about your own (and your partner’s) discipline style will help you navigate these...
by Chris Jones | Oct 20, 2017 | Discipline & Behavior, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
These encouraging words will work wonders on your kids. Knowing what to say to your children isn’t always easy—especially when you need to say something they don’t want to hear. It’s even more complicated when you are speaking to the people whose...
by Chris Jones | Oct 9, 2017 | Parenting Skills, Toddlers
It’s more common than you might think—Frequent accidents … Refusing to poop on the potty… Withholding … Fear of the toilet or bathroom … Regressing. Here’s s a little gem for you: the average age for toilet training in the U.S. is about three years old,...
by Chris Jones | Sep 20, 2017 | Choosing Schools, Education
It’s the time of year when families of 4-year-olds focus on the next big step in their child’s schooling—Kindergarten and choosing a school! Here in the San Francisco Bay Area we are very fortunate to have lots of choices for both public and private...
by Chris Jones | Sep 6, 2017 | Bullying Prevention, Discipline & Behavior, Education, Media Safety, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Preteens & Teens
The popular Netflix series, 13 Reasons Why, has caused controversy among some who think the show glorifies teen suicide. The series touches on very important issues that all teens face. As a parent, you have to make the decision whether or not your child is ready to...
