How to teach empathy Teaching empathy is important. But what is it? What does it look like? Why is it important? Empathy is the ability to notice and recognize the emotions of others. It is an active attempt to understand another person’s emotions. Empathy is an...
21st Century Parenting provides strategies and tips in supporting parents. Topics include: school, communication, child development, bully proofing your child.
screen time concerns Are you concerned about your child’s screen time? Are Distance Learning and Lock Downs causing you to allow increased screen time just to make it through each day? You are not alone. The pandemic has certainly increased screen time for all...
Taking the school bus helps students get to school on time.
Game and movie night! Yellowstone-opoly... who knew it was a thing! There are many benefits of playing games and playground games for children. Games might be played independently, in partners or in small groups. The overarching benefit for all is that board games can...
Collaborative learning happens in school.
by Lisa Reichelt, M.Ed, Parent Coach Do you feel like you are having trouble “keeping your head about you” with all the changes happening right now? Having trouble holding on to hope? You’re not alone. Everyone affected by the chaos of lockdowns and distance learning...
Letting your child fail is difficult. But it creates self confidence in them and provides confidence in you as the parent.
Separation Anxiety Is your child anxious about going back to school? Is separating from you difficult for your child? It might be at school, daycare, or another activity? It might be when you leave to go out shopping or for another reason. How do you know if it is...
The most effective way to cultivate a love of reading in children is to read to them frequently.