What Does it Mean to Be a Good-Enough Parent?
Ten recommendations for being a better parent by worrying less, and enjoying yourself and your family more.
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Daycare: Less and Later Is Better, But Family Matters Most
How does daycare affect children’s development? A deeper dig into the research, identifying problems and benefits of daycare quality and quantity, with recommendations for parents.
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Setting up a Learning Zone for Pandemic Schooling at Home
If your child is learning at home during the pandemic, help them set up a space conducive to learning. And if it just doesn’t work, here are some thoughts on coping with that.
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How to Encourage Your Teen to Follow COVID-19 Guidelines
Friends are urgently important to your teen. No wonder they find it so hard to socially distance and wear a mask. Here are ten suggestions for helping them—and you—stay safe.
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Making Wise Decisions as a Novel School Year Begins
Here are some risk reduction factors to consider in pandemic school decision-making, and suggestions for making it through this school year as healthy and happy as possible.
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What to Tell a Child Who’s Starting Kindergarten, Fall, 2020
With all the unknowns right now, it’s more important than ever to start talking early with your child about what they’ll be experiencing when school resumes in the fall.
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Chores Can Help with Coping and Resilience
Kids feel better about themselves when they see themselves making a valuable contribution to their families. This is more important than ever in stressful times, like pandemics.
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Why Mindfulness for Parents Matters More Now More Than Ever
Everyone is feeling stressed right now, including children. Simple mindfulness practices can make the difference between soothing your child, and ramping up their stress level.
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Success Strategies for Parenting Gifted Kids
A review of a practical and helpful resource: Success Strategies for Parenting Gifted Kids, edited by Kathleen Nilles, Jennifer Jolly, Tracy Ford Inman, and Joan Franklin Smutny.
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Friendships: Why They Matter and How to Help Them Go Better
Your child needs friends if they’re going to become their happiest and best self. Here are 8 ideas if friendships are causing more problems than joy in your child’s life.
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