What are ways in which you and your family can heal, renew and find joy? Share your ideas!
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?
Check out this video series for children and teens on coping with difficult feelings and support for parents too!
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …