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Not all families look the same, and sometimes it gets messy. But when we can look at our child's other parent and understand that helping them be a successful parent will positively impact your child, it can help us muster up the desire to create a more supportive relationship.
When we can communicate to our child WHAT we're doing on our phone, it can help them understand that we're not just always on our phone playing games and watching TikTok.
Bonus: It helps us from getting caught in mindless scrolling + provide a bit of accountability.
Sometimes, you just don't have the energy. With a little creativity, you can still play with your kid while taking a much-needed rest to recharge. Some ideas: Scavenger hunt, Build a fort!
These games ask your child to tap into their imagination — and no screens are needed.
If your kid has a hard time getting started on homework, or they put off calling a friend, it isn't always just laziness; it could be that they are overwhelmed by the task. Instead of scolding them for being “lazy,” ask questions. Dig deeper to find out what’s holding them back.
As parents, show that you understand, empathize, and allow them to express themselves. Once the storm has subsided, you can use logic to resolve the conflict.
#mindfulparenting
Marriage & family therapist @understandmind gave us this prompt for your memory box this week. Sit with that thought for a moment, tuck that feeling away so you can pull it out the time you need it. Those memories can help get us through the times when we feel less than joyful 💕
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Want to know how to keep your family safe while staying sane in the time of COVID-19? @drmaypole discusses risk assessment and answers your questions. event.webinarjam.com/registe…
We have a new live webinar + Q&A featuring pediatrician @drmaypole happening this Thursday, 9/24. The topic is around understanding how on-screen learning impacts kids and how to help them thrive.
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I partnered with this great group (@parent_lab) to create this free webinar on resilience happening tomorrow! Register and get more info. at the link below: event.webinarjam.com/registe….
Have you thought about safely expanding your social circle during #COVID19 with another family? But who do you choose? How do you ask them? Is it still too soon? It’s awkward right? This song feels you “Do You Wanna Go Bubble Steady With Me?” m.youtube.com/watch?v=YLicTE… #bubblesteady
Yeah why are dads in sitcoms still seen as silly doofuses? At least they’re lovable. theconversation.com/why-are-…
Perspective from an Australian dad newsweek.com/black-father-im…
Such an excellent quote by @DenitaDinger - let boredom rule this summer. instagram.com/p/CBqmzW6lE7V/…
How could we not highlight a positive news pick for today about a man who built a train for him and his rescue dogs? covid.parentlab.com/picks If anything, it gives us an excuse to use these #’s #dogtrain and #dogchoochoo
Author Jelani Memory wants you to talk to your kids about the protests wweek.com/arts/books/2020/06…
“my white-appearing sons are never likely to be gunned down by trigger-happy cops who shoot Black kids first and ask questions later. Though their Black father could be, and they could be with me...” nbcnews.com/think/opinion/bl…
A kindergarten teacher who created a video about race for her students says she hopes the video -- which now has nearly 100,000 views on YouTube -- helps inspire other teachers to make race an ongoing conversation in their classrooms. apple.news/A2fJt6a54Q8CJxQ04…
