by Chris Jones | Oct 8, 2023 | Israel, Jewish, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
There is no doubt that the horrifying and violent attacks in Israel have escalated our fears. It is normal for all of us—including children—to experience anxiety, anger, and confusion in its aftermath and to worry about antisemitism in our own communities....
by Chris Jones | Aug 17, 2023 | Education, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
Some parents dread the start of the school year, having enjoyed lazy mornings and extra snuggle and play time with their children. Others of us jump for joy knowing our kids will be back in their routine and we have a nine-month hiatus from arranging camps and...
by Chris Jones | Jul 1, 2023 | Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Preteens & Teens
Five Important Conversations to Have with Your Preteen Do you remember middle school? It was probably a blur of braces, challenging social dynamics, and puberty. What I remember most from that time is walking to and from school without supervision for the first time...
by Chris Jones | Mar 20, 2023 | Media Safety, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
Social media: the phrase that can strike fear, anxiety, and concern in many a parent’s heart. And that’s no surprise. With new games, platforms and apps constantly coming out, the media landscape is constantly shifting, making it nearly impossible to stay on top of....
by Chris Jones | Feb 15, 2023 | Mental Health, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Temperaments
It can make you feel worried and helpless as a parent to see your child experiencing anxiety, or to hear from their school that this is the case. It’s natural to jump into panic or defense mode—but take a deep breath! While the word “anxiety” has become quite loaded,...
by Chris Jones | Nov 21, 2022 | Anxiety, Mental Health, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
By Dr. Sarita Patel, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at The Center for Children and Youth It’s no secret that childhood anxiety has been on the rise, and many parents are concerned about missing signs or not knowing what to do. It can be helpful to know the...
by Chris Jones | Nov 18, 2022 | Mental Health
Dr. Sarita Patel, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at the Center for Children and Youth, answers some common questions (and busts some popular myths) about the role of psychiatry in addressing children’s mental health. What does a Child Psychiatrist do? Child and...
by Chris Jones | Aug 20, 2022 | Education, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, School Challenges
Growing up, my favorite time of year was Back to School! It meant a new haircut, new clothes, new shoes, a new backpack, notebooks with matching pencil pouches filled with freshly sharpened pencils, and more. But it also meant butterflies in my stomach, wondering who...
by Chris Jones | Aug 11, 2022 | Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
Whether you’ve been counting down the days until school starts or you never want summer to end, the reality is, that first day comes no matter what. Regardless how you feel about it, the transition out of “summer mode” and back to the school routine is rarely...
by Chris Jones | Jul 13, 2022 | Leisure & Vacation, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
July can be a bittersweet month. All of a sudden, the start of a new school year doesn’t feel that far away. That can be a relief—school is a predictable routine that parents rely on—but can also be a reminder of all the summer plans you haven’t gotten to yet. Don’t...
