As cities and social media explode with anger over the killing of yet another black man at the hands of police, worried parents struggle with how to protect their children from seeing the worst of the violence while simultaneously explaining the ravages of racism. Read more ›
Children’s lives are touched by trauma on a regular basis, no matter how much parents or teachers try to keep the “bad things” away. Instead of shielding children from the dangers, violence or tragedies around us, adults should talk to kids about what is happening. Read more ›
In a world where even little kids learn about horrific subjects, it’s important for parents to put things in perspective, field questions, and search for answers together. Read more ›
Are your kids too young to talk about race? Nope, silence about race can reinforce racism by letting children draw their own conclusions. Read more ›
This is Part 2 of a webinar especially for parents of young children (pre-K through 2nd grade). With Shelter in Place, we know it can be tricky to support your young child – to manage their learning, help them cope with the anxiety they feel, and respond to challenging behavior. Read more ›
As a parent, you have probably come to appreciate your child’s teachers in a whole new way during this unprecedented school closure period. Even so, you are worried about your child’s progress academically and socially. Is she falling behind? She is missing her friends. What about all this screen time? Read more ›
A study looking at the mental health of children found that even an hour of light activity each day can lower their risk for depression entering adulthood. Read more ›
Who knew that we would be sheltering in place for this long? The uncertainty, living in close quarters, and being stuck at home are creating challenging dynamics in the family. In this webinar, you’ll receive some validation and also some strategies that you can use to reduce the stress of family life right now. Read more ›
Little did we know 8 weeks ago that our lives would be so drastically changed. Millions of parents across the U.S. have taken on new roles as teachers and are trying to find a balance in their everyday lives. What are your strengths and vulnerabilities as a parent and as a teacher? Read more ›
Teens thrive on their social connections, so living with shelter in place can be especially hard for them. How can you as a parent support your teen ensuring that they shelter in place for their own safety but allow them the independence they need at this point in their lives? Read more ›
