The science of hope
Esperanza is the Spanish word for hope. It’s also the name of the main character in Sandra Cisneros’s wildly popular novel, The House on Mango Street. The book which is taught in most American elementary schools,...
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Everything’s changed: how to cope with ambiguous loss
Everything’s changed: how to cope with ambiguous loss They say hindsight is 20/20. Well, we say, we’d rather look at 2020 in the rearview mirror than continue to live through it! It’s been a disorienting year and...
Making connections across generations
“Connections between generations are essential for the mental health and stability of a nation."- Margaret Mead, anthropologistAre you familiar with the sweet story of the grandmother who, thinking she was texting her grandson to confirm his attendance...
How do I speak the love language my kid understands?
When’s the last time you grabbed your kid and pulled them into a bear hug or made their favorite chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast? Have you spent a few minutes of uninterrupted time together or stepped...
Show me you love me—tell me a story
Remember that treasured time of sharing a story with your kid? It felt great, didn’t it? That’s because there’s an intimacy here that’s hard to capture during most other activities. Sharing stories – whether read or...
Have weekly 1:1s with your kid to build love and trust
Oxytocin is often called the “love hormone” or “cuddle hormone” because it’s released when people bond. A hug, a smile, or a laugh all cause the release of oxytocin. Its purpose is to reward positive social...
How do I make sure my kid keeps learning?
Parents are rightly concerned that their kids are losing important learning while they’re out of the classroom. It’s overwhelming to balance work with educating our kids, but there is a surefire way to assure kids will...
Check-In / Check-Out parenting tool
Use a daily Check-In / Check-Out to build a new routine with your kids. Start the day with a Check-In and end it with a Check-Out.What parents are saying about it:I absolutely love check-in-check-out, especially check-out....
Maximize short bursts of time together to show your kid they matter
Social distancing is challenging. We’re not only trying to balance home/work/school, but we’re together 24/7. We’re definitely making connections with our kids, but how good are they? Maximize short bursts of time together to deepen your...
Take time to celebrate—holiday rituals promote routine
We may not have anticipated spending this spring season locked inside, but we are. Stay-at-home is going to last several more weeks and yes, it’s disappointing to spend Easter, Passover, and Ramadan indoors away from extended...
Use Check-In/Check-Out as a new daily routine
We’re social distancing and self-isolating for our physical health. Let’s not forget our mental health. Adults and kids are experiencing fear, anxiety, and a host of other emotions. Some kids are angry, and others are mourning...