Category: Parenting Essentials
World Mental Health Day 2021
Posted onAre you concerned about your child or teen’s mental health?Wondering how you can really help?Do you question how well mental health providers respect culture and ethnicity? Some are declaring a “pediatric mental health emergency” because so […]
Old Rules versus New Rules of Gender: Parent Do Overs
Posted onIt was picture day at my 2.5-year-old daughter’s preschool. Like most mothers, I picked out what I thought was cute – a pink and purple flowered shirt. I sneaked pig tails into her hair. Yes, sneaked […]
Does My Child Need To Be In Therapy?
Posted onMaybe you are thinking about taking your child to see a therapist. Or maybe you are just wondering about whether your child’s behavior is in the “normal” range. Maybe a teacher or childcare provider has expressed […]
Fitness Doesn’t Have To Be Formal
Posted onFor many of us parents, he daily to-do list is so long that some things are bound to go undone. The things that end up getting scratched from the list are often what we so desperately […]
Bringing Compassion to Difficult Times
Posted onWe’ve been offered much advice on how to improve our immunity, manage the stress and uncertainty, and come out of this stronger. Setting goals and intentions for our behavior is useful, but holding ourselves to an […]
Quaran-Themes: Have Some Family Fun during Quarantine with Themed Days of the Week – Wednesday
Posted onWednesday Friends-Day Today, everyone in the family should connect with a friend – that include parents! This is a difficult time and, while you’re caring for your family, it’s important for you to receive care and […]
Quaran-Themes: Have Some Family Fun during Quarantine with Themed Days of the Week – Tuesday
Posted onTech-Free Tuesday Show your family that they can have fun without screens. After school and work, shut off phones, TVs, and computers. Get outside if the weather is nice. Do a craft or a science experiment. […]
Quaran-Themes: Have Some Family Fun during Quarantine with Themed Days of the Week – Monday
Posted onMove It Monday Get your family moving today! In the morning, you might consider taking 2-5 minutes to do some yoga and stretching together. Moments of mindfulness will help you refuel and can set the tone […]
Quaran-Themes: Have Some Family Fun during Quarantine with Themed Days of the Week – Sunday
Posted onSunday Funday No work. None. Get take out, let the house get a little messy, it’s ok. Start the day with a quick meditation exercise that will relax your body and mind and reduce anxiety. Alternate […]
Quaran-Themes: Have Some Family Fun during Quarantine with Themed Days of the Week – Saturday
Posted onSleep-in Saturday The family has worked hard all week and deserves a well-needed break. Excuse yourselves from the get-up-and-go and instead linger as much of Saturday morning as you want – in bed. Invite the kids […]
