Supporting the Mental Health of Parents“Parenting stress” is a term that is used by psychologists to describe a feeling parents have when they feel that they are unable to meet the demands of parenting. This is a subjective concept because what pare...
Making Sensory Exploration EasyOur senses are an important part of our lives because they alert the body and brain to important cues, protect the body and brain from becoming overwhelmed, select what we need to pay attention to, and organize...
The Art of InclusionInclusion is defined as the action or state of including or being included within a group or structure. This means that children have a sense of belonging whether with their peers, family, school, or the larger...
Establishing FriendshipsBy Lisa Phillips, MSW, LMSW One of the biggest concerns of parents and teachers during the pandemic has been the potential for a negative effect on children’s social-emotional development. While the true impac...
Parenting Corner – What Makes a Family HealthyFebruary 1, 2022 Since February’s issue is devoted to family health, it’s a good time for reflection about what makes a family healthy (besides the pandemic-related answers everyone has pondered for the last t...
Parenting Corner – Making DecisionsJanuary 1, 2022 This month’s school issue brings to mind how overwhelming the selection of a school can feel to parents. But if you are just starting out as a new parent, the first years of life require lots...
Parenting Corner – Holidays and Family RitualsDecember 1, 2021 As holidays approach, the demands on families increase dramatically. However, what children need from parents is time and attention, which may be in short supply this time of year. One way t...
Parenting Corner – Thriving with the Help of Thanksgiving IdealsNovember 1, 2021 As Thanksgiving approaches, and we move nearer to the end of the calendar year, it’s a natural time for reflection. This past year has been eventful on a national and local level, in a way w...
Parenting Corner – Helping Children Develop a Positive Body ImageOctober 1, 2021 Parents of preteens and adolescents are often concerned with their child’s increasing preoccupation with his or her appearance. Physical and emotional changes that occur during puberty increa...
Parenting Corner: Family TransitionsSeptember 1, 2021 When we reflect back upon our life as a parent, we often see our child as if in a movie montage, changing from a baby into a preschooler, heading off to elementary school, then high school an...
