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~ Albert Einstein
From The Blog
Imperfect Parenting
Are you tired? Tired of covid? Of politics? Of schooling during a pandemic? Of waking up in the middle of the night because of your kids? Are you tired of not having enough time in your day? Of trying to be perfect? Of acting happy when you’re not? Are you tired of...
How to teach kids resilience
Recently, one of the most common parenting questions we’ve been asked is, “How do I manage my own anxiety internally while juggling my kid’s worry too?” We get it. There is a lot that you could be worried about right now… inside and outside your family. A little while...
Should you check your child’s phone?
We talked with Rosalind Wiseman, author of Queen Bees and Wannabes, about how to respect your child’s privacy online, while also keeping them safe. We asked her… Should parents check their child’s phone? Is it appropriate for parents to post things online about their...
How to help kids feel emotionally safe
We’re going to tell you a quick story about our days as classroom teachers to illustrate something about human nature and parenting. It’ll all make sense in a second. We promise. Each fall, when Jason and I were preschool teachers we got new students in our classroom....
Are rewards effective for kids to do their schoolwork?
Around our house, the leaves are just starting to turn from the greens and browns of summer to the yellows and reds of fall. The figs have all been picked, cherries are gone, and we’re getting to the end of the blackberries from the bush outside our living room...
3 Ways to Handle Worry for Parents or Kids – Dr. Dan Peters
A friend of mine shared some interesting research… People who KNOW they will experience a painful electric shock have less anxiety and distress than those who are told they have a 50% chance of experiencing one. Or said in another way, humans would rather experience...