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
As parents, we all want our children to be happy, kind, and emotionally resilient. But building those qualities is a process—not a given. That’s where social emotional learning (SEL) comes in. What Is Social Emotional Learning (SEL)? “Social emotional...
by Chris Jones | Oct 19, 2020 | Parenting Skills
Children are remarkably perceptive. They pick up on tension in the home, absorb news and adult conversations, and feel the weight of uncertainty—even when we try to shield them from it. During difficult times of any kind, children are at heightened risk for anxiety....
by Chris Jones | Oct 19, 2020 | Discipline & Behavior, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Preschool, Toddlers
During these challenging and uncertain times, children are socializing in very small groups, if at all. Although a small “social pod” is certainly better than having no opportunity to get together with friends, it can be challenging for children to get along well when...
by Chris Jones | Jul 8, 2020 | Parenting and Race, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Prejudice and Hate
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
One of the most common concerns parents share with our clinicians is this: “I don’t know how to talk to my kid anymore.” Whether your child is a toddler having meltdowns or a teenager who’s gone quiet, communication can feel like a moving...
by Chris Jones | Jun 16, 2020 | Antisemitism, Parenting and Race, Prejudice and Hate
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, Prejudice and Hate
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...
