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...
by Chris Jones | Oct 19, 2021 | Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, School Challenges
The first parent-teacher conferences of the school year are coming up, if you haven’t had one already. These meetings can create stress, as you may be alerted to academic or behavioral challenges with your child that you were previously unaware of. It’s important to...
by Chris Jones | Oct 15, 2021 | Mental Health
When it comes to mental health and therapy, who understands us better than our own family members? Research has shown that when families are involved in a person’s care, relapse rates and behaviors improve. Igor Galynker, MD, a member of the Center for Children and...
by Chris Jones | Sep 22, 2021 | COVID-19, Mental Health, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, School Challenges
A roadmap for parents by Dr. Madeline Levine, psychologist, bestselling author, and expert for the Center for Children and Youth. We sat down with parenting expert Dr. Madeline Levine to discuss families’ rising concerns about this school year. Parents are...
by Chris Jones | Aug 17, 2021 | Discipline & Behavior, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Toddlers
With our upcoming event with bestselling authors, Joanna and Julie, around the corner, we sat down to ask them a few burning questions about their new book. Why did you write this book? After we wrote How To Talk So LITTLE Kids WIll Listen, we received emails from...
by Chris Jones | May 25, 2021 | Leisure & Vacation, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
This past year has been a time of tremendous and constant transition. Now many of us are adjusting to the new normal of schedules, sporting events and activities, as well as planning for summer. Everyone seems to be in some stage of transition. Some are embracing a...
