Category: Parenting Essentials
Gratitude is More Than Saying Thank You
Posted onUniversity of North Carolina Psychology Professor, Andrea Hussong, has conducted research on one of the most important questions that parents ask, “How can I raise a grateful child?” Dr. Hussong reports that while there is considerable […]
Revamp Your Morning Routine with a Dash of Fun and the Power of When…Then
Posted onWe all want to start our day with a sweet family connection before going our separate ways. But for many families, the day begins with reminding, nagging, coaxing and worse. Here’s a better option. Think of […]
Give the Gift of Family Stories at Holiday Meals and Everyday
Posted onFamily meals are associated with better school performance, fewer behavior problems and lower risk of substance use in our kids. For these reasons and more, we hope that parents will make family meals routine both during […]
5 Big Picture Strategies for Making Business Travel (and Other Challenges) Easier on Working Parents and Their Families
Posted onSince the pandemic, business travel has become a much bigger challenge for families. Parents and children are coping with stressful thoughts and feelings resulting from prolonged fear and loss. You’re also spending more time under the […]
Write a Letter to Your Child’s Teacher: Share Insights for Success
Posted onYou have a wealth of knowledge about your child that can greatly assist their teacher in creating a supportive and enriching learning environment. Writing a letter to your child’s teacher can be a powerful tool for […]
Who Owns the Problem?
Posted onKids have problems. It’s a fact of life. Teaching them how to solve them on their own, is one of the greatest gifts you give them. If you try to solve their problems, you are creating […]
Resilience in Children: How Parental Support Helps Develop This Essential Skill
Posted onEveryone is met with challenging situations in their lives, including children. However, not everyone responds to stressors in the same way. What is it that allows some people to cope with difficult situations while others really […]
Post Pandemic Parenting: Sugar, Screens and Routines – Skip the Shortcuts
Posted onDoes it feel like you don’t have the time and energy to get everything done? Are you burning the candle at both ends? The pandemic may be in the past, but the stress among working parents […]
To Whom do Children Belong?
Posted onIn a recent CNN Townhall, a young trans person named Niko from Arlington, VA asked the current governor in Virginia about bathroom policies, “Look at me, I am a transgender man. Do you really think that […]
Back To Basics: Peace At Home Principles to Reduce Parental Burnout and Family Stress
Posted onPost-pandemic life has left most parents feeling stressed and overwhelmed. You may try to figure out shortcuts that make your life a little easier, or you may feel completely lost on where to begin at all. […]
