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,...
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,...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...