Parenting an Anxious Child
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https://www.sleephelp.org/how-technology-affects-sleep/
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Conflict: Home vs. School
One of the biggest differences we hear between home and school rules is about fighting. Many parents tell their kids that if someone hits them, it is okay to hit them back. A lot of parents say that is what worked for them growing up or their kid needs to demonstrate strength and power to avoid being a victim. However, at school, this is not okay and this is not what the kids are taught. We know and respect that this might feel necessary or may feel like the only option for conflicts in your neighborhood, and we will never tell kids that their parents are "wrong" since we believe that parents to the best they have with the skills, knowledge, and experience they have to keep their kids safe, healthy, and happy. At school, however, we cannot allow fighting and ask the kids to try some of their conflict resolution strategies instead. Below is a short clip that mirror's our belief that sometimes there just has to be home and school rules. We respect both and understand that sometimes different environments just have to have different expectations (I mean, we would never act the same at Chuck E. Cheese as we do at the movie theater, right?).
Kids Health
If you have any challenges that you are struggling to discuss with your kids, check this site out! It has helped me to start discussions about cancer, allergies, hygiene, lice, abuse and other really tough topics. A lot of times the hardest things to talk about with our kids are NOT the issues they are facing, but the things that other kids share with them or bring up at school. This site offers objective, age-appropriate information in a concise, yet thorough manner. While it won't present all the information you want and won't answer all the questions your kids have, it is a great place to start! Then follow up with a conversation. Establish a safe and non-judgmental tone and setting. Make sure you give them an opportunity to ask questions and share your values and concerns on the topic. Good luck!