by Chris Jones | Mar 12, 2022 | Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Siblings
“It’s my turn to use the computer!” “Mom said I could sit in the front seat!” Sound familiar? It can often feel as though siblings argue about just about everything. While such conflicts can feel exhausting and often overwhelming for parents—particularly during...
by Chris Jones | Mar 4, 2022 | Discipline & Behavior, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Toddlers
Mindfulness for parents is the practice of intentionally paying attention to the present moment—without judgment—so you can respond to parenting challenges calmly rather than react out of fear or frustration. Parenting is filled with moments that feel completely out...
by Chris Jones | Mar 3, 2022 | Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, School Challenges, Special Challenges
Separation anxiety is one of the most painful types of anxiety because experienced, anticipated, and perceived separations are so frequent within our busy daily routines. Learn about how you can support you child with separation anxiety. What is Separation Anxiety in...
by Chris Jones | Feb 28, 2022 | Israel, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
All parents are driven by an overwhelming desire to protect their children. We believe our job is to keep them safe and to grant them a carefree way of life while they are young. At the same time, it is clear that the world is full of risks and that there is no...
by Chris Jones | Feb 9, 2022 | Choosing Schools, Education, Parenting Relationships, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Preschool, Preteens & Teens
I have worked with parents who are making school choices for their children for many years. They are always surprised when I talk to them about the importance of the connection between home and the school. They are very focused on how their child will fit in to the...
by Chris Jones | Feb 8, 2022 | Birth - First Year, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, Parenting Relationships, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Preschool, Preteens & Teens, Toddlers
The role of family and community in child development is well established—children who grow up surrounded by caring adults and engaged peers develop stronger social skills, better emotional regulation, and a more secure sense of self. We’ve all heard “it...
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 | 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....
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