by Jenn Kloewer | May 15, 2020 | All Posts, Jenn Kloewer, Parenting Advice
If you are a parent, you’re most likely no stranger to those moments (or sometimes days?) when you are counting the minutes to get to bedtime. The whole-brain child approach is all about turning those survival moments into opportunities to teach your child how to...
by Jenn Kloewer | Apr 20, 2020 | All Posts, Jenn Kloewer, Parenting Advice
It can sometimes be challenging to find ways to motivate children that do not involve screens, treats or quick bribes. While these rewards are not bad in and of themselves, it is good for children to learn how to “save up” for a larger reward. I recommend finding a...
by Erin Jacklin | Apr 10, 2020 | Parenting Advice
First, give yourself permission to be a “good enough” parent. There is a culture of hyper-productivity on social media right now. Try to remember that much of the posts you are seeing are a reflection of other people’s attempts to manage their own anxiety, and not...
by Jenn Kloewer | Mar 31, 2020 | All Posts, Jenn Kloewer, Parenting Advice
We know how hard it can be to keep kids occupied and manage stress levels while we are all staying at home. We wanted to share some helpful information that we have gathered with help from friends and colleagues. Thank you to all who have shared resources! We have...
by Jenn Kloewer | Mar 26, 2020 | All Posts, Jenn Kloewer, Parenting Advice
So you are trapped at home with your family, now what? First, remember that you love these people. Second, it is going to be okay. This is the perfect time to re-frame this and make this a nice little stay-cation. Why not make this an opportunity to strengthen your...
by Katie Godfrey | Mar 23, 2020 | All Posts, Katie Godfrey, Parenting Advice
“Spring is coming, spring is coming birdies fill the air weave together straw and feather each one doing their share” This time of year always reminds of the song Spring is Coming* (Charles L. Minturn, 1914) from my daughter’s preschool days. With the first signs...
