5 Questions to Ask Your Child Instead of “How Was School”
It’s late in the day, and you finally have a quiet moment with your child. You want to connect and hear all about your baby’s life, so you ask the easiest question: “how was school today?” I bet you know you’re going to get the same old one-word answer like “fine” or even “good.” It’s […]
How to Walk Away When School Work Frustration Is Too Intense
It’s the end of the day and your child is trying to work on their schoolwork. Of course, you’re trying to help them, but they just aren’t getting it and both of you are starting to lose your cool. Does this sound familiar? It’s a common scene in households with school-aged children. This dynamic is […]
4 Ways Introducing Yourself to Your Child’s Teacher Will Make Distance Learning Easier
The new school year is in full swing, and we’re getting off to a great start! Still, things are very different this year, and parents have had a lot of questions. You may be wondering if you should take the initiative to introduce yourself to your child’s new teacher. Even with distance-learning, where you might […]
How to Keep Kids from Getting Anxious about Returning to School
In some areas, the restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic are slowly being lifted. Whether or not kids should be physically back in school has been a hot topic debate. While educators have done everything in their power to make returning to the classroom safe and fun (see how we’ve done it here!), some children […]
Healthy Habits Your Family To Start the School Year Off Right
While many kids are going back to school online, many more are in areas where it’s been determined that, with proper safety measures, children can go back to school in person. At a time that would already be stressful, new restrictions set in place and everyone being a little more cautious, most families are feeling […]
These 4 Tips for Getting Your Kids to Wash Their Hands for 30 Seconds
While washing our hands has always been known to prevent the spread of germs, it’s been highlighted more than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the first recommendations for preventing spread of the virus was to wash your hands with soap and water for a full 30 seconds. We have been told again and […]
It’s Time to Have a Talk With Your Child. Here’s How It’s Done.
The decision to have a talk with your kids about a difficult topic can make any parent want to hide in their bedroom until the children are grown and gone. Death, divorce, sex, violence, and now the risk of viral infection can go on and on. During these moments even a parent who always has […]
How to Get Kids to Do Their Online Learning Work
Distance learning is becoming the new norm for children everywhere. And while some parents are struggling just to get through the day juggling kids, work and other responsibilities, there’s the added pressure of helping their kids with their online education. If you’ve chosen distance learning for your children this fall, here are some tips on […]