Helping Kids Cope With Tragedy and Violence
Unfortunately, mass shootings, school shootings, racialized violence, and political violence are not uncommon. Even if tragedies don’t occur in their own communities, children and teens…
Helping Children Cope With Uncertainty, Stress, and Violence
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When Violence Goes Viral: Helping Kids Cope with What They See OnlineWhen Violence Goes Viral: Helping Kids Cope with What They See Online
First comes the violence. Then comes its rapid spread across the internet.
Sadly, political and interpersonal violence is not new. What is unique to this generation…
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Beyond Words: Supporting Kids When Adults Feel StressedBeyond Words: Supporting Kids When Adults Feel Stressed
For parents navigating stressful events, it’s natural to focus on the question, “What should we say to our kids?” Words do matter. Talking to children…
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How to Stay Informed Without Getting OverwhelmedHow to Stay Informed Without Getting Overwhelmed
“I feel like I am back to my peak pandemic habits all over again,” a friend recently shared. He went on, “I am checking my…
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The Many Faces of Stress in Children and TeensThe Many Faces of Stress in Children and Teens
Last week I walked downstairs to find my two sons playing a game of chess. “How delightful!” I thought to myself. We had been practicing…
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Don’t Forget to Play (And Be Playful)Don’t Forget to Play (And Be Playful)
“PUG BREAK!!!” my six-year-old shouted. I heard my oldest’s feet pounding towards the kitchen and I quickly to ran down to join them. Despite the…
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Big Feelings? Don’t Skip These Three StepsBig Feelings? Don’t Skip These Three Steps
Whether it is with our toddlers or teens, we all know what it is like to witness big feelings completely overwhelm our kids. This isn’t…
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What Children Learn When We Practice Collective CareWhat Children Learn When We Practice Collective Care
I am the kind of person who organizes my life around traditions. There is a joke in our community that once we do something once…
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Building Resilience: Your Family Stories MatterBuilding Resilience: Your Family Stories Matter
“Our family really knows how to cook!” my son exclaimed proudly as he served his own specialty macaroni and cheese to us a couple of…
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Children in Grief: Crying is BraveChildren in Grief: Crying is Brave
I had a summer screen time post all written and ready to post on the website. Then our family dog got very sick and eventually…
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Listen to Youth Voices in Uncertain TimesListen to Youth Voices in Uncertain Times
“My middle schooler has a few tiny things on his mind lately… you know, like political conflict and the climate crisis,” a parent recently shared…
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Five Things Kids Need to Regulate and RechargeFive Things Kids Need to Regulate and Recharge
“Are we still on summer break?” my oldest asked me yesterday.
I wanted to respond, “Who knows anymore?” but I held my tongue. Instead, I answered…