by Chris Jones | Dec 10, 2023 | Leisure & Vacation, Parenting Tips
For many of us, the holidays cause frenzy and stress. We spend too much money. We schedule too many activities. We waste hours in crowded stores. Why? Because we somehow got the idea that we have to give our families a “perfect” holiday—which, ironically, can come at...
by Chris Jones | Nov 20, 2023 | Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
The Winter holiday break is upon us, and for many families that can mean fun, relaxation, time with beloved family and friends, but also stress, anxiety, pressure, disappointment, and irritable and exhausted kids! Holiday break time often brings out the best—and the...
by Chris Jones | Oct 10, 2023 | Choosing Schools
Learn more about Parents Place and browse 2023 – 2024 school year information from more than 40 Bay Area peninsula-region private elementary schools.
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...
