Transitioning Back to School in a Pandemic
I have had a lot of parents come to me over the past few weeks citing tough behavior in their children and worrying that the pandemic has finally fully taken hold. While I do believe the chronic nature of the pandemic certainly takes a toll, I believe we are simply...
Learning Empathy Through Literacy
Literacy is one of my favorite escapes. Reading allows us to quickly find ourselves in a new world. It is good for our imaginations and for thinking in a different way than we do otherwise in our day to day. It is also a wonderful way to build upon and learn empathy. ...
Increased Anger and Decreased Empathy: Using Play to Help Preschoolers During Covid
Being several months into this pandemic, I am often asked a similar question from many parents: “What has happened to my preschooler? They used to be so happy and fun, and now they seem angry a lot and have started hitting.” Remember, this is a very hard time. You...
Self Care Series: Dial Exercise
We are offering a weekly blog series with a collection of diverse and effective coping techniques and exercises that can help reduce stress, improve mental and emotional well-being, and perhaps make you even more effective in achieving your individual goals. Check...