by Chris Jones | Mar 21, 2024 | Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
Is there such thing as a quarrel-free relationship? Not that we’re aware of. And with kids in the mix, it’s inevitable that sometimes arguments will happen in front of them. From a child’s point of view, it can be frightening when grownups are mad at...
by Chris Jones | Mar 8, 2024 | Discipline & Behavior, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
Stephanie Agnew, Assistant Director of Parents Place, offers tips for resolving conflicts between children. Learn more about how our parent coaching services can help your family. Conflict resolution and problem solving are two of the most important skills we can...
by Chris Jones | Jan 28, 2024 | Mental Health, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
The Power of Connection We raise our children to prepare them to ultimately stand on their own. But we also want them to understand that independent people often choose to share their lives with others. They make their own decisions and know that others’ ideas can...
by Chris Jones | Jan 28, 2024 | Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Raising Boys, Raising Girls, Toddlers
Let’s face it: All children and parents struggle with communication at some point. Some kids seem to have an almost infinite capacity to express their needs, share their experiences, and respond to those around them. Their behaviors and ways of relating and...
by Chris Jones | Dec 27, 2023 | Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
This year we challenge you to try something different. Instead of making New Year’s resolutions, make some New Year’s NON-resolutions! Here are five ideas that release you from the stress and struggle of trying to become the perfect parent. I will NOT feel...
by Chris Jones | Dec 15, 2023 | Discipline & Behavior, Media Safety, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
If it hasn’t happened already—then at some point in the not-too-distant future—your family will be faced with the question of whether to allow your child to have a smart phone. Middle schoolers argue that “everyone else has one,” while parents grow...
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 recent wave of antisemitic attacks across the United States and around the world has escalated our fears. It is normal for all of us—including children—to experience anxiety, anger, and confusion in the aftermath of such horrifying...
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...
