Death of a loved one is a natural part of our human experience, but it can be very confusing for children. Grief and loss is a complicated experience for adults, let alone young children. They often do not have the language to articulate their feelings nor do they know how to cope with such painful […]
School Safety & Childhood Anxiety: How Parents Can Help
Culturally, we’ve recently witnessed national tragedies involving school shootings and other kinds of community violence, and with it there has been a rise in anxiety in children who may not always feel safe in their schools. This is a generation who have grown up with regular drills for armed intruders or other types of crises, […]
How To Respond When A Child Comes Out As LGBTQ
Our children challenge us to be better people, parents, and community members in a lot of different ways, and one of the challenging experiences a parent can have is having a son or daughter come to them and reveal that they are LGBTQ. This can cause a lot of confusion, questions, and even heartbreak. Generational differences […]
5 Questions To Ask When Looking For Daycare
Many families require that their children go to daycare due to financial and employment issues, as well when it is a personal choice in raising their children. Finding the right provider can be a challenge that meets your individual needs and expectations. You’ll want to find a center that works with your budget and location, […]