One evening during a family vacation while I was cooking dinner, my kids were out playing on the beach. One of them yelled up at me – “Come play, Mom!” My first instinct was to say I was too busy. But something held me back, some sense of time passing too quickly made me pause and say: “Play what?”
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Fires are burning in southern California parents. Wind can blow considerable amounts of smoke to locations well outside of the impacted areas. How can parents keep their children safe from this smoke?
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Picture this. Your child arrives home from school looking stressed and sad, but when you try to talk with them about why—they clam up. Or you’ve finished dinner, cleaned the kitchen, and sent your kids off to bed but then one comes into your bedroom looking worried and tells you they’re having a problem with something. How do you help them?
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Holidays with lots of celebrations can be hard for kids, it takes them out of their routines and when the fun is all done, they can feel let down. Here's what to do – even before the holidays start – to prevent the January downfall.
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Even young children will hear about major news events – often from other children. It’s best if they get this information from you.
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Families across the globe are struggling with images and stories of horrifying events occurring in Ukraine. Talking to your child about what’s going on may seem like a daunting task. But kids do better when they can talk openly with parents about scary topics like war. Here are some tips to help you have these conversations.
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When your child’s doctor asks about ACEs, it’s a way of showing how much they care. It’s also an invitation to partner with them, to be aware of possible health risks, and meet them head-on with strength and resiliency.
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Depression is persistent sadness or low mood and loss of interest that interferes with daily activities. While you might attribute this to your child “going through a phase” or having changing hormones, it may be depression. Depression lasts even after circumstances change for the better.
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