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
Discipline & Behavior, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Preteens & Teens, Raising Boys, Raising Girls, Temperaments, Toddlers What to Say in Challenging Situations with Children: Sentence Starters for Parents It is everywhere. The advice, the suggestions, the tips for parents, usually with a disclaimer that it is important to trust your gut,... Continue Reading
Education, Mental Health, School Challenges, Special Challenges Common Misconceptions & Facts about ADHD Is your child’s energetic behavior just a phase, or could it be something more? As parents, we often find ourselves wondering... Continue Reading
Bullying Prevention, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, School Challenges, Special Challenges Back-to-School Anxiety: What’s Normal and When to Seek Help The first day of school, your daughter has a tummy ache. You take her temperature, but you already know that what’s really ailing... Continue Reading
Education, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips 5 Tips to Ease the Transition Back to School Some parents dread the start of the school year, having enjoyed lazy mornings and extra snuggle and play time with their children.... Continue Reading
Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Preteens & Teens Transitions to Middle School: The New Normal Five Important Conversations to Have with Your Preteen Do you remember middle school? It was probably a blur of braces, challenging... Continue Reading
Leisure & Vacation, Mental Health Five Reasons Why Summer Is the Perfect Time to Start Child Therapy With its relaxed atmosphere and ample free time, Summer offers several key benefits to starting therapy for children and teens:... Continue Reading
Leisure & Vacation, Parenting Skills, Special Challenges Planning Summer for Your Child with Special Needs As you are creating your summer calendar for your child with special needs, the question of whether or not to continue with therapy... Continue Reading
