Leisure & Vacation, Parenting Tips Experience the Magic of the Holidays without the Stress For many of us, the holidays cause frenzy and stress. We spend too much money. We schedule too many activities. We waste hours in... Continue Reading
Gender Diversity, Holidays, LGBTQ+ Supporting Your Gender Diverse Teenager During the Holidays The holidays—we want to enjoy them, but so often the pressure to produce picture perfect moments with family we haven’t seen in a long... Continue Reading
Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips 5 Ways to Avoid Family Pitfalls This Winter Break and Create the Connection You Want The Winter holiday break is upon us, and for many families that can mean fun, relaxation, time with beloved family and friends, but also... Continue Reading
Mental Health, Preteens & Teens 7 Reasons Why Volunteering Is Good for Teen Mental Health Teenagers are facing challenging times, filled with academic pressures, social anxieties, and personal uncertainties often made worse by... Continue Reading
Israel, Parenting Skills, Special Challenges Talking to Your Neurodiverse Child About the Violence in Israel By Lauren Meltzer, MA, CLC, parent coach at the Center for Children and Youth A lot has been written about how to talk to your child... Continue Reading
Israel, Media Safety, Mental Health Helping Your Children to Make Sense of the Situation in Israel By Rachel Sklar, MSW, parent coach at Parents Place of the Center for Children and Youth Hello friends. I’m Rachel Sklar, from Parents... Continue Reading
Israel, Jewish, Parenting Skills How To Talk to Children About the Violence in Israel By Elisa Magidoff, MA, Director of Parents Place at the Center for Children and Youth We are all heartbroken about the horrifying... Continue Reading
Choosing Schools Peninsula Private Elementary School Booklet 2023 – 2024 Learn more about Parents Place and browse 2023 – 2024 school year information from more than 40 Bay Area peninsula-region private... Continue Reading
Israel, Parenting Skills Talking to Children About National (or International) Tragedies Parents often struggle when trying to respond to children’s questions about tragedies. It is difficult to provide reassurance when... Continue Reading
Israel, Jewish, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips Talking to Children about Antisemitism and Hate Crimes There is no doubt that the horrifying and violent attacks in Israel have escalated our fears. It is normal for all of us—including... Continue Reading
