Building Resilience in Today’s World
Joys and disappointments are a part of life and as adults we have acquired coping mechanisms to help weather these ups and downs. A collage of experience and the way those experiences are overcome form the basis of resilience. Simply put, resilience is the ability and determination to dust yourself off a fall and face […]
“Dinner Time!” Magical Benefits of Family Meals
The ritual of sitting down to dinner together as a family is one that can’t be beaten when it comes to raising great kids. The laundry list (or shall we say grocery list?) of benefits spans a wide range which includes: lower rate of obesity better grades heightened self-esteem reduction in depression increased resilience less […]
Indy Holiday Fun
Whew! It’s been a school year like no other and parents and students across the land are ready for the holiday season. It’s time to kick back, take a break from the school routine and spend some special time together. Holiday fun may look a little different this year due to the various safety guidelines […]
Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Help this Holiday Season
Help for Hoosiers Abounds. Ways to Help Do, Too! Need a Helping Hand or Ready to Give One? The classic holiday scene is dazzling, with a cozy home, mounds of food on the table, and piles of gifts under the tree. For many Hoosier families, however, financial burdens—especially during the winter months—loom large. And this […]
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 […]