by Cecilia Hilkey | empathy, parenting
We’ve all heard the flight attendants say to put on your own oxygen mask before helping those around you. But what does that mean in a family? What do you do as a parent (or teacher) when you are feel overwhelmed by the demands of caring for children, family,...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | collaboration, conflict, empathy, siblings
If siblings fighting during summer break has become the soundtrack of your home, you're not alone. Summer break is often filled with big expectations. We imagine slower mornings, family adventures, backyard fun, and siblings making lifelong memories together. Then...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | collaboration, communication, confidence, empathy, research
If your fairy godmother came to grant you one wish for your kids, what one thing in life would you want to give them? Health? Happiness? Intelligence? Creativity? Resilience? Compassion? Success? Meaningful relationships? Hard to choose, isn’t it? Even if you don’t...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | collaboration, empathy
Sometimes our children zero in on our deepest fears or concerns. Their words or behaviors or choices touch a very vulnerable part of us. Sometimes just the fact that our kids are growing up and bit by bit entering into the world can cause a parent to break out into a...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | empathy
This was a recent email we received asking for ideas to help children handle a big move. But even if you are not moving like this family, it is likely that your child has a transition of some sort on the horizon—new school, new sibling, or summer break, etc. Even a...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | empathy, parenting, sleep
Do you ever find yourself caught up in your emotions? If you’re like me, you feel pretty good during the day but when it’s time for bed–or it’s the middle of the night–your mind becomes a whirlwind of negative thoughts. Something that seemed perfectly acceptable in...read more
