Author: Aaron Weintraub

Aaron Weintraub, MS has thirty years of experience in supporting families of children with special needs. Aaron's approach is focused on recognizing strengths in the child and family system and draws from experience working in settings from infant development centers, public schools, university instruction, adult day services, private practice for children with special needs, and everything in between. Aaron has three children whose ages range from an adult daughter to a young son. Aaron is serving as both a teacher of live online classes and virtual parenting coach. He is the director of Kids Cooperate in Tolland, CT and the family specialist at CLICC supporting parents who are incarcerated.
The Virtual Director: Why Gaming Makes Kids Resist Your Rules
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Your child might be currently leading a virtual army. They are conquering territories, building complex worlds, and dictating terms to dozens of online peers. They are completely in the driver’s seat, operating with absolute authority. Then […]

Digital Anesthesia: Why Screens Prevent Kids from Growing Up
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Growing up has always been vulnerable work. Today, it is even harder. Children face a constant barrage of social feedback, academic pressure, and the normal confusion of figuring out who they are. When those feelings get […]

The Thinking Shortcut: Protecting Your Child’s Mind in the Age of AI
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It takes three seconds for an AI chatbot to write a history essay, solve a complex algebra problem, or generate a science project summary. For a child staring at a blank screen and feeling the heavy […]

When Screens Replace Parents: Reclaiming Your Position as Your Child’s Anchor
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It is a familiar scene in almost every home. You say hello, and your child’s eyes stay glued to a glowing rectangle. You ask about their day, and you get a grunt. It feels like a […]

The Power of Doing Less: Simple Summer Traditions That Build Connection
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June arrives and the social media feeds immediately flood with laminated bucket lists. Fifty things you absolutely must do before September. Bake a pie from scratch. Go berry picking. Build a backyard obstacle course. It looks […]

Summer Reading Without the Pressure: Nurturing a Natural Love for Books
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School reading logs have a funny way of turning a magical experience into a tedious transaction. By the time the school year ends, kids often view reading as just another chore to check off a list. […]

Screen Time Counterweights: Building a Summer Boredom Plan That Actually Works
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Summer is here. The familiar panic sets in right on schedule. The days stretch out forever and those digital screens are glowing brightly, begging for attention.  We hear the exact same advice every single year. Just […]

Strong Fathers, Connected Kids: How Your Past Shapes Your Parenting
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Most of us go into fatherhood with a quiet, stubborn vow. I’m going to do this differently. Or maybe, I’m going to make sure my kids actually listen to me. We pour massive energy into policing […]

Before You Blame Screens: Understanding Your Child’s End-of-School Emotional Surge 
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Before You Blame Screens: Understanding Your Child’s End-of-School Emotional Surge  The first week of June is already behind us. The weather is finally turning, but inside the house, the emotional temperature is probably wildly unpredictable. You […]

Break the Cycle: Why Kids Need Unstructured Play This Summer
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Summer is just around the corner. The school doors will soon close, schedules will suddenly open up, and the familiar chorus of “I’m bored” is waiting in the wings. For many adults, the sudden expanse of […]