“We don’t really need going to school,” Ella Wagar, a 10-year-old from Seattle, told her online peers during a recent Zoom session. “What we really do need are friends. If you don’t have friends, it sucks; you play alone, you […]
Adults often try to shield children from stress in the family. Children can pick up on these emotions and become overwhelmed. Talking with them can help reduce their anxiety.
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After months of social distancing, many kids are feeling very, very lonely. Here are some ideas to help your child feel more connected.
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While you certainly didn’t intend those imperfect parenting moments, they’re actually an important opportunity to teach your child about relationship repair.
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When Brittany Brockenbrough’s transgender son lost his in-school counseling and the ability to have meet-ups with other L.G.B.T.Q. youth during the pandemic, his mental health suffered.
“He began to feel depressed and was withdrawn,” said Ms. Brockenbrough, a mother of two in […]
What can you do about a “stay at home” summer for a kid with ADHD? Should you let her play video games? Find some ways to leverage screen play into new interests and knowledge.
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As a homebound parent with a preschooler, I’ve felt an array of emotions over the past few months during the coronavirus pandemic. I’ve felt sadness and worry about how many people are becoming ill, while being confounded by trying to juggle […]
A few ways to set up a productive summer for your children
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Think your kids are playing too many video games? Try playing together!
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For parents, it goes without saying that youth are using social media to connect and support each other. The embrace of social media has been extraordinary among adolescents well before COVID-19 precautions. With the current need […]