Digital media can present all kinds of challenges for kids. Sometimes, it’s about content – extreme depictions of violence, for instance, or self-harming behaviors. Sometimes, it’s about the theft of time from activities that are critical to children’s healthy...
The holiday season is here, and, as every teacher knows, it usually proves to be one of the most hectic times of year. December often demands an extra dose of patience and energy from us when our reserves may be nearly tapped. So we’ll keep this week’s post short and...
Several years ago, I was working with a 4-year old girl who I’ll call “Joy.” She had experienced trauma, and her mother was very worried about her. Joy often had angry outbursts, and her mother wanted to be sure she was providing good support. At the end of one of our...
With the 4th of July now behind us, we’re in peak summer, the season of outdoor fun. Even those of us who aren’t especially keen on things like camping or hiking or getting away to the beach usually find ourselves spending far more time outside and in...
One of the big challenges through these weeks of lockdown has been making sure our kids get the physical activity they need – not to mention that we get the activity we need, too. But it’s arguably even more important for children. Their bodies and brains are...