by Chris Jones | Jan 5, 2022 | Books, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
As an award-winning journalist, Masha Rumer excels at weaving personal stories together with thorough research, resulting in a book that is both a parenting resource and a heartfelt memoir of the immigrant experience. Associate Director of the Center for Children and...
by Chris Jones | Jan 5, 2022 | Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Technology
For many years, parents have been warned about the dangers of screen time and social media and the importance of setting limits for their child’s use of digital devices. Then, the pandemic hit and much of that guidance became both impractical and irrelevant. Even now,...
by Chris Jones | Jan 3, 2022 | COVID-19, Mental Health, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
Receiving a positive COVID-19 test in your family or community can be frightening for adults and children alike. Young children, who may not fully understand what this diagnosis will mean for them or their loved one, might ask questions like “Am I going to die?” or...
by Chris Jones | Dec 30, 2021 | COVID-19, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Preteens & Teens
Teens are facing unique and difficult challenges during the pandemic. Dr. Ken Ginsburg, expert for the Center for Children and Youth, explains how to support young people during this time and communicate with empathy and compassion. Dr. Ken Ginsburg is a Professor of...
by Chris Jones | Dec 29, 2021 | COVID-19, Mental Health, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
We are in an unprecedented time of change and transition, in which there is unpredictability, uncertainty, and fear. As much as we’d like to shelter our children from global and personal issues, their exposure to stress and trauma is inevitable. In fact, if we...
by Chris Jones | Dec 15, 2021 | Leisure & Vacation, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
During busy times of year, like a school vacation when the kids are at home, independent play can be a lifesaver. In addition to giving you a break to get things done, catch up with other adults, or just relax, independent play is highly beneficial for kids....
by Chris Jones | Dec 1, 2021 | Mental Health, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
From the moment children are born, they express themselves through emotional reactions. Babies cry or fuss when they are uncomfortable, upset, or have an unmet need, and keep crying until a parent can figure out how to soothe them. It’s not uncommon to see parents...
by Chris Jones | Dec 1, 2021 | Mental Health, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
One of the hardest but most rewarding aspects of parenthood is knowing that you’re not just raising a child – you’re raising a future adult. The traits that make adults successful in their relationships and goals—honesty, kindness, empathy—are built during childhood....
by Chris Jones | Nov 3, 2021 | Parenting Tips, School Challenges, Special Challenges
For parents who are new to the world of special education, pursuing an Individualized Education Program (IEP) can be quite intimidating! Learning how the special education system works, becoming familiar with your parental rights, special education laws, and...
by Chris Jones | Nov 3, 2021 | Discipline & Behavior, Parenting Tips, School Challenges, Special Challenges
Parent-teacher conferences are an important opportunity to gain insight into how your child is doing in school, but it is easy to become overwhelmed by feedback. Because children and teens spend so much of their day in the classroom, teachers may be the first to...