Helping Children Prepare to Return to In-Person School Some families are feeling safer with the worst of the pandemic behind us and are planning on sending their children back to in-person school. The lack of social interaction has been a major concern and going back to school will offer more opportunities for socialization. Prepping kids […]
8 Tips for Going Back to School Online
We waited all summer to find out what this school year would look like. Now we know. Most schools are starting online. Here we are less than a week away from the first day of school. It’s not going to be the same and it is not ideal. This decision was probably one of the […]
Tips for Getting Children to Wear Their Masks
Wondering how you are going to get your child to wear a mask? Here are 7 tips for getting kids to wear their mask: Explain to kids why they need to wear masks: You can say: “remember how we had to stay home to keep others safe and not spread germs? Well because we did […]
When Mommy is One of the Helpers: Helping Children of First Responders During the Coronavirus Crisis
This quote by Mr. Rogers “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.”, is such a great quote and so applicable these days to help provide comfort and optimism for children […]
Supporting Our Kids During the Coronavirus Crisis
Earlier this week, Broward County declared a state of emergency due to the 4th case of the coronavirus confirmed. Parents have been watching the news for updates. Some are just beginning to worry, some are more worried now, and some are just terrified. It is important that in times like these, we remember that we […]