Fostering security and joy in the new school year for elementary students and their families We said it last fall, and we have to say it again: this year, everything is different. Many children are in-person this school year with teachers and classmates for the first time in 18 months. But the time off was Read More
Category: School Age Children
A Little Less Bumpy Transitioning To Remote Learning
Helping Kids Adapt To Remote Learning It’s that time of year when the leaves change, the temperatures drop, the nights begin to get longer and the days get shorter. It’s time to transition to the new season. This year, everything is different. We’re meeting teachers over Zoom. We’re preparing to learn math on an iPad. Read More
A Little Less Bumpy Summer To Fall Transitions
Helping Preschoolers and Kindergartners Transition from Summer to Fall It’s that time of year when the leaves change, the temperatures drop, the nights begin to get longer and the days get shorter. Plans, structure, and preparation help you transition to the new season. Even when a change is positive, it can still trigger stress as Read More
Smart Mouth Can Be Cured
“What’s wrong with that kid?! No respect! Every time I turn around she’s talking back.” This complaint from a parent reminded me that concerns about kids who “talk back” come up often. Sassing is a frustrating problem. Solving this problem usually means a change of behavior for both child and adult. As an adult, I Read More
And I Mean It
Making Your Word GoldHow many times have you heard a parent give an order to a child, then add, “Do you understand me?!” Kids can’t wait to hear a parent talk like this because it means the parent is at the end of his/her rope. The parent has once more reduced his/her authority through hollow, Read More
On The Phone
Here are some tips to help your child learn to respect phone time. Plan Ahead Call Back Later:avoid making calls at times when your child is likely to need your attention (for example, before or after school, at meals or bed time). Tell callers: “I’ll have to call you back later.” Keep Calls Short:save longer Read More