Spark Insight Series Archives

Parenting has always been an art. Parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic even more so. The Spark Insight Series consisted of short, sweet, and practical online sessions designed to spark insight and stitch connections between you and your kids. All of these session were recorded in March and April of 2020.

We want you to have these replays because you are showing up big time for your kids right now. Let us show up for you.

The Many Faces of Stress: How to Love Your Kids When They Need It Most

Kids rarely turn to us and say “I’m feeling anxious, can you please help me?” Instead, stress often comes out sideways. In this slightly longer session, we explore the neurobiology of stress and the faces of stress in children and teens. Finally, we share the number one thing kids need during times of uncertainty and overwhelm.

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Parenting in a Pandemic: Setting Limits and Avoiding Power Struggles

Kids and teens still need limits and boundaries in uncertain times. How do you make sure that you are flexible but firm when your kids need it most? Learn how to move towards a balanced approach to parenting during this crisis.

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Why Gratitude Helps Kids Cope With Crisis

Gratitude doesn’t just make us feel good, it is a critical coping strategy during crisis. In this session we talk about the science of gratitude, what gratitude is (and what it isn’t) and how to nurture it in children and teens.

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Parenting in a Pandemic: Screen Time in Early Childhood

During this time we are simultaneously more grateful for and resentful of screens in our lives. In this short online session, we explore three things to keep in mind when making screen time choices for young children during the pandemic.

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Coping With COVID: Parenting With Mental Health in Mind

It is clear that when it comes to living with high levels of stress and uncertainty, this is a marathon not a sprint. In this short session, we normalize the stress and anxiety that children and teens are living with and share signs and symptoms of more serious mental illness.

Back to School Special: The Science of Motivation

Understanding the science of motivation can help us keep our eyes on how to nurture it in our kids – not to meet the relentless pressure of “productivity” but for mental health and wellbeing and so that we can find ways to stay engaged in what really matters as the pandemic wears on.

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