If age appropriate, consider showing this clip to your child and having a conversation about active listening! Active listening is defined as: a pattern of listening that keeps you engaged with your conversation partner in a positive way. It is the process of listening attentively while someone else speaks, paraphrasing and reflecting back what is…
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Being able to acknowledge multiple truths in a situation can be powerful and healthy. This is especially true when it comes to our emotions because it helps us to practice self-awareness and self-acceptance. The power of “yes and…” versus “either or” thinking can also be healthy when it comes to social issues because it can…
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We hope poetry week inspired you and your kids to create your own poems! Not a poet? No problem! We will show you how to make a poem collage from words cut out of magazines or newspapers to create that inspire you and connects to your story. You’ll need to gather any old magazines and…
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Help your kids learn the importance of staying safe online by listening to a poem about internet safety in the video below! Then, click here to play the Be Internet Awesome game!
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Poetry week continues… Here is a fun one by Shel Silverstein, which embodies the “win-win mentality” we’ve discussed in a previous post, but in the poet’s characteristically playful way! Hug O’ WarI’d rather play at hug o’ war,Where everyone hugsInstead of tugsWhere everyone gigglesAnd rolls on the rug,Where everyone kissesAnd everyone grinsAnd everyone cuddlesAnd everyone…
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If you, your child, or another loved one has PTSD, then you probably already know that symptoms of PTSD can be unpredictable in which that they can happen at any moment. Some PTSD symptoms to look out for are avoidance, negative thoughts, and emotional distress. And because it is PTSD Awareness Month and National Safety…
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Did you know June is also PTSD Awareness Month? PTSD, or posttraumatic stress disorder, is a mental health disorder that can be developed after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event such as a natural disaster, car accident, being a victim or witness to violence, or death of a close family member or friend. Research has…
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With all of the changes and transitions everyone has experienced in the last several months, not to mention the social distancing, bullying may not be top of mind. This weekend, however, is a good time to check in with your child if they have access to any form of electronic or digital communication. Bullying behavior…
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We usually post bite-size tips and tools for busy parents, often with the opportunity to “Deep Dive” (look for the pineapple!) for people who want to learn more. Today, however, we are posting this broadcast from Life Kit for Parents as part of NPR.org. This listen is a little more time-consuming than our normal posts…
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The PTA’s motto is “Every Child, One Voice”. It means we speak and act in unity for the betterment of all children. If your child experiences racial privilege, you may be wondering how to go about acting in unity for the needs of minority children? One of the most important things a parent can do…
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