Books, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips Parenting with an Accent: QA with author Masha Rumer As an award-winning journalist, Masha Rumer excels at weaving personal stories together with thorough research, resulting in a book that... Continue Reading
Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Technology Navigating Family Screen Time at Home For many years, parents have been warned about the dangers of screen time and social media and the importance of setting limits for... Continue Reading
COVID-19, Mental Health, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips How to Talk to Children About a COVID Diagnosis Receiving a positive COVID-19 test in your family or community can be frightening for adults and children alike. Young children, who may... Continue Reading
COVID-19, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Preteens & Teens Why Parents Must Have Empathy for Teens during the COVID-19 Pandemic—by Dr. Ken Ginsburg Teens are facing unique and difficult challenges during the pandemic. Dr. Ken Ginsburg, expert for the Center for Children and Youth,... Continue Reading
COVID-19, Mental Health, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips Help Your Child Adjust to Transitions and Build Resilience in Unpredictable Times We are in an unprecedented time of change and transition, in which there is unpredictability, uncertainty, and fear. As much as we’d... Continue Reading
Leisure & Vacation, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips Activity Ideas for Kids that Encourage Independent Play During busy times of year, like a school vacation when the kids are at home, independent play can be a lifesaver. In addition to giving... Continue Reading
Mental Health, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips Teaching Your Child to Process Their Big Emotions From the moment children are born, they express themselves through emotional reactions. Babies cry or fuss when they are uncomfortable,... Continue Reading
Mental Health, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips Raising Resilient Kids by Encouraging Appropriate Risk-Taking One of the hardest but most rewarding aspects of parenthood is knowing that you’re not just raising a child – you’re raising a future... Continue Reading
Parenting Tips, School Challenges, Special Challenges What Qualifies a Child for an IEP? IEP Tips for Parents For parents who are new to the world of special education, pursuing an Individualized Education Program (IEP) can be quite intimidating!... Continue Reading
Discipline & Behavior, Parenting Tips, School Challenges, Special Challenges Supporting Your Child’s Behavioral or Learning Challenges Parent-teacher conferences are an important opportunity to gain insight into how your child is doing in school, but it is easy to become... Continue Reading