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How Do We Heal?
What are ways in which you and your family can heal, renew and find joy? Share your ideas!
The Safety Cocoon We’ve Been Living In
Before we emerge, have we deeply reflected on what it’s time to let go of, how we’ve changed, and who we are becoming?
Video Series – Helping Students Manage Challenging Feelings in Challenging Times
Check out this video series for children and teens on coping with difficult feelings and support for parents too!
New Highlights Blog Post – Children and Mask-Wearing
Highlights for Children has been getting a range of letters with reactions from parents about mask-wearing since the pandemic began earlier this year. They chose to respond directly to questions and challenges through the following article articulating their commitment to showing a diverse range of children as they are currently living and experiencing the world. …
Upcoming Radio Show on Dealing with Fear and Anxiety in Family Life
Creating Calm in the Midst of a Chaotic World Do you need help managing your fear and anxiety with your family during times of uncertainty? We are going to talk about how to deal with your feelings and help your children deal with theirs. How can you create a calm home environment amidst a chaotic …
Navigating the COVID Storm — Together
Understanding Group Dynamics to Improve Your Family’s Collaboration and Resilience By Guest Authors Julea Douglass, Ph.D. and R. Keeth Matheny Think back to a memorable team experience. It might have been a sports team or a project at work. Every team has its own unique group dynamics. In basketball for instance, each player and the …
Big Worries, Small Steps
How Can Parents Support their Children through Anxiety and Build Strength, Resilience, and Confidence? As we face so much uncertainty in our lives whether it involves election stress, pandemic worries, job fears, or school difficulties, parents and children alike are feeling the mounting pressure. It’s critical for families to continue their learning about how they …
Need Some Mindfulness This Week? Check out Our Mindful Monday Recording
Today, Mike Wilson, podcast host of “Making After School Cool” of the Harris County Department of Education in Houston, Texas and I discuss the mounting tension and how we deal with it. He introduces his own animal spirit guide that gives him a sense of meaning and important life reminders this week from the Native …
Gifting Social and Emotional Learning during the Holidays…
“Confident Parents, Confident Kids” — Named Top Parenting Book by the Greater Good Science Center!
Want to continue to focus on gratitude? Here are some prompts for your family conversations!
Learn with Your Family about Holidays Around the World!
Check out these key anti-bullying lessons from a classic Christmas tale!
Check out one of our simple holiday survival strategies…
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