by Cecilia Hilkey | compassion, empathy, parenting, resilience
Sometimes in parenting, we can make things better for our kids. They fall down, we pick them up. They spill their water bottle, and we refill it. We can kiss their hurts, comfort them when they cry, help them put something back together with glue, scotch tape, or band...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | parenting, resilience
How Do I Get My Child Back On Track? When kids are struggling with something or acting out, a lot of parents focus on the things that they want to get rid of (the negative influences of screens, peers, sugar, etc). Whether their child is repeatedly getting in trouble...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | parenting, resilience, teens
If you’re a young person–or trying to raise one–several things about the future could get you worried. Parents have asked me, “With ‘x’ happening in the [government, economy, climate, society], how can I be authentically hopeful for my kids’ future?” I recently...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | collaboration, confidence, parenting, research, resilience, teens
Have you been spending more days than you would like just trying to survive until bedtime? Modern parenting can feel like running a marathon without a water station in sight. We're expected to be the teacher, chef, therapist, entertainer, chauffeur, and coach …usually...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | compassion, parenting, resilience
I’m having one of those days.You’ve probably had them too…When you have too much to do, and too little time to do it. It started with a fitful night of sleepA morning argument with a family member that I blamed myself forThings took longer than anticipatedAnd are not...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | parenting, resilience
Even if we wanted to, we couldn’t shield our kids from what is going on in the world. They see it all happening on their phone or the computer or people talking about it. It’s a lot to take in, for them and for us. When there is so much that is unfair, unpredictable,...read more
