September is National Suicide Awareness Month in the United States and this week kicks off the awareness campaign. Sadly, suicide is currently the 2nd leading cause of death among people ages 10-34. Suicide is also on the rise in a number of other age groups. As part of Suicide Prevention Week, it’s important to understand […]
How to Build a Productive and Peaceful Study Space for Online Learning
With everything up in the air at the moment due to the pandemic, only one thing is certain: virtual learning is here to stay. Most schools have shifted to online learning to keep students safe, which means that at least some of the onus is placed on the parents and guardians to function as interim […]
5 Ways to Prepare Your Kids for Returning to School
As kids get ready to return to school how can parents help them adapt? Parents across the country are preparing their children to return to school in the Fall. With so many restrictions and changes, what can parents do to help their kids know what to expect and be ready? #1: Explain New Guidelines As […]
How to Talk to Kids about Violence and Racism
As our country mourns the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and other black Americans we wrestle with complex issues like racism and social injustice. Many parents are facing difficult questions from their kids and trying to figure out the best way to help them deal with everything going on in the world. A global […]
Is my child’s bad mood more than just a mood?
Life has changed dramatically for families across the country. As kids and teens experienced a shift that no one saw coming, they are now tasked with finding a new normal. Unfortunately, one of the outcomes of this change is kids feeling more blue than normal. Some parents have found themselves wondering whether their child’s bad […]