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 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...
by Chris Jones | Jun 10, 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...
by Chris Jones | Jun 5, 2020 | Parenting and Race, Parenting Skills
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...
by Chris Jones | Jun 5, 2020 | Books, Parenting and Race, Parenting Skills
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...
by Chris Jones | Jun 2, 2020 | Parenting and Race, Statements
Parents Place, part of JFCS’ Center for Children and Youth, supports families of all backgrounds and faiths. JFCS has issued the following statement in coalition with with the San Francisco Interfaith Council and our network of faith-based organizations. As...
by Chris Jones | May 29, 2020 | Nutrition, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
By Kylie Hunter MOT, OTR/L We all probably spend at least some time in the kitchen on a daily basis–and this time has most likely increased lately! Why not use kitchen time to create enjoyable and even educational experiences for the entire family! From science...
by Chris Jones | May 22, 2020 | COVID-19, Mental Health, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips
By Beth Berkowitz, PsyD and Deanne Kelly, BS, OTRL. Teletherapy via phone and video has presented us all with opportunities to engage together in news ways. We are fortunate that for many of our kids, and particularly our teens, engaging with people in this way is not...
