When The News Is Scary: Talking to Kids about Invasion of Ukraine | Deborah Farmer Kris | 4 Min Read
Sometimes, when the news is unsettling, we don’t know how to start talking about it with our kids. Or we simply avoid talking about it at all. The day after
In my work with middle school students all over the country, we continuously build tools and methods for being tech healthy together. Adding student voice to my work on youth,
This week we are talking about love. Perhaps it’s love for our partners or family members, love for a child or student, love for a pet or best friend, love
Do you wonder why some kids struggle with starting things, sticking with them, and finishing up? Whether it’s working on a school project or preparing for their birthday party, many
“When you were growing up, were there any feelings that you just knew weren’t okay or accepted in your home?” When I ask this question to a group of parents,
So often parents focus on the “right” age for a phone, for social media accounts, for online gaming permission, a YouTube Channel all their own, that we spend a lot
Does it ever seem like once your child or teen gets started on a project that they struggle to sustain their interest and complete it? Sustained-attention and goal-directed persistence are
This week I was talking to my oldest son. He’s a recent university grad and cycling through graduate school application season to become a mental health therapist. He thinks about
A few summers ago, my young daughter stood at the edge of a pool. She had learned to swim at a local lake, where she could wade in gently. Now,
One day last week, I had breakfast while reading the latest Substack post by Undercover Mother (UM). For those who are not familiar with the group, here is their “About”