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Bullying Prevention: What to Know
Bullying prevention is perhaps more important than ever in today’s digital era, where cyberbullying in particular is a major source of stress for kids and parents as well as school administrators . Bullying in all its forms should be taken…
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Depression at College: Tips for Parents, Friends and Roommates
College can be an exciting time, however it does come with significant and abrupt changes to daily life and routine. Some students settle in just fine after an initial adjustment period, while others may struggle with acclimating to their new…
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Tips to Help Your Middle School Student Develop Good Study Habits
Middle school is more academically rigorous than elementary school. Homework becomes more intense and may take a couple hours each night. Teens may need extra support in the beginning of the year as they learn to make this adjustment. Parents, you…
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Increase Your Travel Enjoyment by Learning Patience
As summer approaches, it’s not uncommon to hear friends talking about how they “love to travel.” However, most people don’t really love the process of traveling to a vacation destination—especially if there are children involved! Most of us…
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How to Talk to Children About Difficult News
Children’s lives are touched by trauma on a regular basis, no matter how much parents or teachers try to keep the “bad things” away. Instead of shielding children from the dangers, violence or tragedies around us, adults should talk…
What Makes Kids Care? Teaching Gentleness in a Violent World.
In a world where violence and cruelty seem to be common and almost acceptable, many parents wonder what they can do to help their children to become kinder and gentler—to develop a sense of caring and compassion for others. Raising kids who care…
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Beyond Concussions: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Spring is finally here! Baseball and soccer are underway at nearly every school and college, bringing an increased risk of concussions and brain injuries among young players. The term “concussion” is synonymous with mild traumatic brain…
The Benefits of Mindfulness for Children
Schools and therapists teach mindfulness skills to children because of the many positive emotional, social and intellectual benefits. But what exactly is mindfulness, and why does it matter for kids? Mindfulness is the ability to focus your mind on…
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Teaching Our Kids About Gratitude
Gratefulness is an emotion – it is not something we can force our children to experience. While we can’t make a child appreciate something, we can encourage them to say “thank you” and provide teachable moments about being…
Managing Kids’ Halloween Fears: Tips for Parents
Halloween is one of the most exciting (and, for kids, possibly spookiest) nights of the year. Parents and caregivers of younger children may have the difficult task of navigating their child’s celebration while protecting them from unnecessary…

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