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On NBC Parent Toolkit… Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: Conversation Starters
Help Your Children Begin to Understand the Important Roles of Work in Your Family’s Life What a delight to work with the NBC Parent Toolkit team on putting together an article and resources for today’s “Take Your Child to Work Day.” Although today marks the nationally-recognized day, any day that makes sense for you and …
Live Today – Common Sense Parenting Talk Radio Show
Jennifer Miller of Confident Parents, Confident Kids joins Dr. James Casale on the radio talk show, “Common Sense Parenting.” Join us today, Thursday, March 15 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on W4WN Radio. We plan to discuss when parents can begin building social and emotional skills in their children and how and what skills parents …
On NBC Parent Toolkit… “Do Adult Arguments Help or Hurt Our Children’s Learning?”
The short answer is – it depends! Learn more about the distinction between arguing to win versus arguing to learn. Think about your own dialogue with friends and family in person and on social media. Learn specific ways you can argue for learning while simultaneously promoting this constructive form of dialogue with your child. Here’s …
Dealing with Young Children’s Big Feelings!
Join me today (free) in the Preschool Mindfulness Summit! What do you do when your toddler or preschooler melts down in the Target checkout line? I share specific examples of how parents can help young children deal with their big feelings in ways that build social and emotional skills – while cultivating them in yourself …
In NYMetro Parents Magazine… “How to Help Your Child Build Emotional Intelligence”
NYMetro Parents Magazine published an article in their October issue including interviews with Kathryn Lee, Director of Yale University’s RULER for Families and Confident Parents, Confident Kids’ author, Jennifer Miller on tips for how parents can support the development of emotional intelligence at various ages and stages. The article also points to important research from …
On the New Parent Toolkit — “Young Adult Identity Development: A Parent’s Guide”
As you explore the new content on the NBC Parent Toolkit, check out this one in the new Life After High School section on a young adult’s changing identity. On the first break when your college student or new workforce member returns home, you may witness a strikingly different person than the son or daughter you …
Interview on Promoting Self-Control
Want to learn practical, simple ways to promote self-control in your children? Today, check out my interview with Aditi Verma, Co-founder of Lead with Good. I discuss how parents can practically promote self-control through various ages and stages. Aditi asks excellent questions and poses examples from her own life as a parent. Lead with Good …
Don’t Forget the Parents on Your Gift List! Named Top Parenting Book by the Greater Good Science Center!
What Holidays are Celebrated Around the World? Learn more together as a family!
Do You and Your Family Get Your Daily Dose of Gratitude? Check out these simple prompts!
Rudolph is the Anti-Bullying Lesson Worth Unwrapping… Check it out!
Our Darkest Days Help Us Appreciate the Light! Learn more about the upcoming Winter Solstice.
Are You Decking the Halls with Mental Well-being this Season?
Are Your Children Worrying? Here Are Ways You Can Support Them!
Resources and Strategies for Families Dealing with COVID19
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