As our kids get older, and the stakes get higher, sometimes the unexpected discoveries we make as parents may elicit fear, anger, or confusion as we try to guide our kid or teen toward a positive future. This worksheet is intended to help you reflect and create a... Read More

A few days ago, I asked my two boys what they were most afraid of. My youngest, without skipping a beat, told me water buffalos and cobras. My oldest, still only seven, told me, imaginary monsters at night, robbers, America being destroyed, and the universe exploding. I didn’t... Read More

I will move into 2021 knowing that I’m better than I was this time last year. Because when I look back on 2020, I’m struck with deep gratitude. Read More

Sometimes shifts in behavior are clear as day; other times they’re more subtle. We can rail against these changes. We can check out. We can pretend they aren’t happening and avoid them altogether. Or we can be brave and lean in.  Read More

What can we do if we’re entrusted with these kids in our care? We can create caring homes that lead to trusting relationships with a few techniques: Read More

This season is forcing us to slow down, to take inventory of things we’re meant to carry, and the things we’re meant to put down. And here’s what I’ve learned so far:  Read More

As the mother of two preschool boys, I’m making this up as I go, just like you are. But there are a few things I’ve learned in the past six weeks. Maybe together we can start writing that How To Survive a Pandemic with Preschoolers cheat sheet. I’ll... Read More

Nuestro mundo está experimentando actualmente un tiempo sin precedentes. La incertidumbre y las incógnitas están causando ansiedad y miedo en todos. Lea más aquí sobre cómo manejar el miedo durante una pandemia. Read More

If you have been struggling with your own anxiety or depression, the current COVID-19 outbreak may trigger the feeling that you’re spiraling downward, fast. The two most troubling aspects of this crisis, for many people, has nothing to do with contracting COVID-19. It’s the uncertainty and isolation. Read More

We’re all navigating really strange and chaotic times. These abrupt changes can feel frightening to adults, and destabilizing to children. During troubling times, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic, fear and anxiety are often amplified. Read More