by Admin | Apr 21, 2019 | Leisure & Vacation, Preteens & Teens
As the author of a book on slow parenting, I’m often asked by parents if it’s too late to connect or re-connect with their teens. The good news? It’s not. If you’ve already established some nice routines and favorite activities, this can be a...
by Chris Jones | Apr 18, 2019 | Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Preteens & Teens
By Susan Sachs Lipman April is Financial Literacy Month and there’s no time like the present to give your kids some lessons that they can use for their entire lives. This is especially urgent, given some recent alarming statistics about financial literacy that...
by Chris Jones | Feb 20, 2019 | Preteens & Teens, Raising Boys, Toddlers
By Alyse Clayman, LCSW, Clinical and Site Director, Parents Place, Marin “Be kind! Quiet Down! Be polite! Don’t be so sassy! Stop yelling.” We’ve all said things like this to our daughters. While we do want to raise thoughtful, polite children, our girls...
by Chris Jones | Feb 4, 2019 | Education
By Mimi Ezray, LCSW, MPH, Director of Children’s Clinical Services at Parents Place on the Peninsula It’s that time of year again. The days are shorter, it’s cold outside, and many high school seniors have finished their college applications and are...
by Chris Jones | Oct 9, 2018 | Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Preteens & Teens
How many times have you asked your child, “How was your day?”, only to get the response, “fine”? If your number is too many to count, you are not alone. Many parents struggle with ways to reconnect with their children after a long school day. Here are five alternative...
by Chris Jones | Sep 26, 2018 | Discipline & Behavior, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Preteens & Teens, Toddlers
Life is full of challenging feelings, and kids don’t come pre-programmed with frustration management skills! Fortunately, with a little bit of guidance and a lot of patience, you can help your child develop coping strategies to deal with frustrations both large...
by Chris Jones | Sep 7, 2018 | Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Preteens & Teens, Technology
It’s not always easy talking about technology, screen-time, and media choices with our children and teens. Read on for suggestions from Mindful Digital Life’s Claudia L’Amoreaux. For many parents, a “Trial and Error” approach is our default,...
by Chris Jones | Apr 18, 2018 | Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Preteens & Teens, Toddlers
Mr. Rogers’ phrase “Look for the helpers” has been especially resonant lately, as we have watched youth mobilizing around the country, in the wake of school shootings, to advocate for safe schools and changes in governmental protections. From horror, tragedy,...
by Chris Jones | Sep 6, 2017 | Bullying Prevention, Discipline & Behavior, Education, Media Safety, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Preteens & Teens
The popular Netflix series, 13 Reasons Why, has caused controversy among some who think the show glorifies teen suicide. The series touches on very important issues that all teens face. As a parent, you have to make the decision whether or not your child is ready to...
by Chris Jones | May 1, 2017 | Leisure & Vacation, Media Safety, Preteens & Teens
At their best modern devices are helpful tools and can make our lives easier. At their worst, they are remarkably addictive, and research now clearly shows that their use can lead to a host of behavioral, interpersonal, and mood issues for people of all ages. If you...
