For many families from different ethnic and racial backgrounds, it is common to have the “race talk” at some point. Research demonstrates that children recognize racial differences fairly early in their development. Given research on this topic, it is important for all parents to know how to have … [Read more...]
Are They Just Busy or Could it be ADHD?
As the school year progresses and more demands are placed on your child, it is important to remember that all children can occasionally be defiant, distracted, and overactive. They might make a lot noise, spin or run around, forget things, have difficulty following directions, or have trouble … [Read more...]
Get out the Bear Spray: Helping Military Kids Cope Positively
The hardest part about my deployment to Afghanistan wasn’t taking care of the mental health of our service members and coalition partners, celebrating the holidays in body armor, or the constant threat of mortar attack. The hardest part actually came when I returned from field training right before … [Read more...]
Nervous about Needles?
I’m in a small room, sitting on crinkly paper on a very tall, strange looking bed. There are weird gadgets around. Mom is sitting in the corner saying “You’ll be okay” but she looks scared. Why wouldn’t I be okay? What’s going to happen? Now this stranger in a white coat walks in and starts asking … [Read more...]
When to Be Concerned About Your Child’s Mood
Every parent has moments when they wonder about their child’s mood—is she too anxious? Is he too angry? Is that irritable attitude ever going to go away? How is a parent to know when a problem is a problem? Several key features are useful to keep in mind if you aren’t sure if your child is just … [Read more...]
Special Education: What Happens in Those Meetings
“I think your child needs a referral to Special Education.” With those words, your heart skips a beat, and you begin worrying. Special Education? What does this mean? Special Education provides children a range of services if needed. So, how do we know if your child needs special education? There … [Read more...]
The Gift of the 6C’s
Holiday season 2016 promises to be a banner year for “educational” toys. Well meaning parents, caught in the frenzy of holiday shopping, are lured by claims that they can increase their children’s academic skills by buying “brains in a box” or having children engage with “educational” apps. Fueled … [Read more...]
How to Not Just Survive, but Thrive, During the Holidays
Despite the fact that holidays are supposed to be a time of celebration, many people also report that it can be a very stressful time due to the pressure to go everywhere, do everything, and make everyone happy. Pinterest boards displaying picture-perfect ideas for holiday recipes, beautiful table … [Read more...]
It’s Election Season, and Our Children are Watching
Parents have a lot on their minds, including children’s health, education, and well-being. Yet, a large body of research suggests that parents could also be paying attention to young people’s civic engagement. Civic engagement can be broadly defined as individual and collective actions designed to … [Read more...]
After-school activities: Why are they important and what should you look for?
As the school year begins, many parents are thinking not only about what classes their children will take in school, but also what their kids will do after school. After-school activities offer opportunities for kids to learn new skills, explore different areas of talent, deepen existing expertise, … [Read more...]
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