by Chris Jones | Apr 29, 2021 | Nutrition, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Toddlers
At one time or another, most parents face the challenge of having a child who refuses or disdains certain foods. This can be highly frustrating for parents, cause stress at mealtimes, and result in children missing out on nutritional benefits. Introducing new foods...
by Chris Jones | Mar 22, 2021 | News
None of us know what life is going to throw in our path. For young people who have experienced loss, trauma, a bad medical diagnosis or other difficult life events, hope comes in the form of the Sandra L. Schnitzer Resilience Fund—a new permanent Named Endowment...
by Chris Jones | Mar 19, 2021 | Parenting Tips, Preteens & Teens, School Challenges
The skills that are most critical for our children’s wellbeing right now have nothing to do with reading or math—they are social and emotional. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL, for short) includes abilities like maintaining supportive relationships, managing emotions,...
by Chris Jones | Jan 15, 2021 | Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Preteens & Teens
Adolescence is by definition a tumultuous time in one’s life. This is likely especially true now, given academic, social, and psychological pressures that were even more compounded than usual by the COVID-19 pandemic. Young people have lost a measure of independence,...
by Chris Jones | Jan 14, 2021 | Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
Feeling stressed? You’re not alone. Over 70% of U.S. moms say that mothering is “incredibly stressful” and now the pandemic has intensified this pressure. Studies also show that chronically stressed parents tend to be more insensitive to their kids’ needs,...
by Chris Jones | Jan 8, 2021 | Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
As we watch the news unfold, remember that our kids are watching us. Children expect adults in their lives to provide protection and security. When current events are disturbing or worrisome to us, children may pick up on our emotional cues and respond behaviorally....
by Chris Jones | Dec 16, 2020 | Parenting Tips, Preteens & Teens, Technology
Over a decade ago, I needed a drastic change. Within days, my father died and my daughter was born. These life-altering events made me think about the brevity of our time here, and question how I was spending it. I didn’t like where we seemed to be headed, with...
by Chris Jones | Nov 30, 2020 | Leisure & Vacation, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
The beginning of the New Year is a good time to reflect upon your goals and desires for yourself as a parent and for your family as a group. In today’s 24/7 world we are often moving so fast and trying to accomplish so much at once that we forget to really be...
by Chris Jones | Nov 20, 2020 | Leisure & Vacation, Mental Health, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
This year’s holiday season will likely be different than in years past. Yet, with a bit of reflection, planning, creative problem-solving, and open communication, it is possible to still make it wonderful. Try these seven tips: 1. Acknowledge your feelings You may be...
by Chris Jones | Nov 20, 2020 | Mental Health, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
Today’s youth are experiencing higher stress levels and increased isolation brought on by the COVID crisis, including challenges with distance learning. We want our kids to be resilient, but how do we, as parents and caregivers, help them build this important skill?...
