by Chris Jones | Aug 14, 2020 | Books, COVID-19, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Temperaments
As a parent of a very shy child, I’ve worried that my daughter’s introverted personality will affect the way people see her, and might make them less likely to try to befriend her or engage with her. I worry others won’t see how amazing my kid is. This is especially...
by Chris Jones | Aug 13, 2020 | COVID-19, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
Basically, there are no perfect learning options for our children this year. There are ‘pods’, distance learning, a few in-person preschools, homeschooling curricula, virtual tutors, and a slew of online learning supports. Parents aren’t happy. Teachers aren’t happy...
by Chris Jones | Jul 22, 2020 | COVID-19, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
With the change from the school environment to computer-based learning at home, children don’t receive the important multi-sensory information that they would typically get from the classroom. This information is critical to aid their learning throughout the day and...
by Chris Jones | Jul 17, 2020 | COVID-19, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
COVID-19 has created a great deal of uncertainty in our lives. We’ve changed our routines and taken on new parenting roles like teaching our children from home. That’s why we’ve turned to our experts for tips to help us manage these changes while improving our family...
by Chris Jones | Jul 17, 2020 | Choosing Schools, COVID-19, Parenting Tips
It’s mid-July and parents all over are worrying about what will happen with school and childcare in the fall. Everyone is concerned about the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of children. Five months has been a long time for children to be...
by Chris Jones | Jul 8, 2020 | Parenting and Race, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
In response to the events following George Floyd’s death, my son’s first grade Montessori teacher hosted a family Zoom lesson on “Difference, Respect, and Empathy.” The lesson focused on accepting, celebrating, and learning about those different from us and emphasized...
by Chris Jones | Jul 2, 2020 | Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
Does it drive you crazy when your kids say, “I’m bored”? It may be helpful to examine three possible ways to respond to their cries of boredom. The reply you choose depends on how you want to solve the boredom problem. It’s crucial to clarify your intention because...
by Chris Jones | Jun 27, 2020 | Preteens & Teens, Toddlers
The ability to communicate with our kids is a crucial parenting skill, as well as an important building block in developing a healthy parent-child relationship. During the pandemic, good communication can also reduce stress for the entire household. Whether...
by Chris Jones | Jun 26, 2020 | Gender Diversity, LGBTQ+, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
On June 15th, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed that the 1964 Civil Rights Act protects the LGBTQ+ community from employment discrimination. In some cases this acceptance of trans adult life may have made it safer and more realistic for trans children to disclose...
by Chris Jones | Jun 16, 2020 | Parenting and Race
In this special series about Parenting and Race, we highlight the experience of what it’s like to raise kids of color in our society. The intention is to spark courageous conversations, encourage reflection, and provide guidance and support for talking to kids about...
