Screen Time: Bending the Rules During Coronavirus
I’m judging you…but in a good way. It was uncomfortable. I didn’t know whether to act like I wasn’t noticing this mini-parenting nightmare or to just be there. I’m not a good actress so I stood uncomfortably in my friend’s living room while her poor daughter-in-law was trying to wrestle an iPad from […]
A Teacher’s “Feel Good” Calendar: Life Lessons During Coronavirus
Reading, Math, English. All key to academic success whether sitting in the classroom or at home. But speaking of learning and success, what would you guess is the the biggest predictor of doing well in life? Social Emotional Intelligence. It’s the ability to work with people, build healthy relationships and in the future, manage others. […]
Rose and Thorn: How Parents are Dealing with Coronavirus
When visiting a cousin, their 5-year-old daughter asked me, “What was your rose (it came out more like “wose”) and what was your thorn today?” In other words, what was the best part of your day and what was the worst? Jacqueline’s answer: “My ‘wose’ was seeing Mimi (her grandmother) and my thorn was […]
Young Kids Can Pitch In: Parenting During Coronavirus
Is your Saturday looking like your Wednesday? Is today’s to-do list looking like yesterday’s? Is there a to-do list? How’s your patience? Have you been asked one too many questions? Made one too many meals? Cleaned up…again? You might need a little help and you have every right to ask for it…even if it’s from […]
Your Finest Moment
Could this be your finest moment and you don’t know it yet? When I was 14, I had a serious case of tonsillitis. I can still remember the feeling of fresh clean pajamas on my skin, cool crisp sheets, and being tucked in like a burrito. The pain in my throat was like a hot […]
Embrace Your New Best
Dear Parents, This coronavirus crisis came about so suddenly. It’s impacted every single aspect of your lives. There’s grief, shock, adjustment, and of course, hope. There is always hope. But the one consistent thing is that you want to do the best for your children. You thought life was challenging before but this is a […]
At Home: 3 Ways to Get to the Bottom of a Bullying Situation
During this crazy time, parents are dealing with multiple issues. Academics get a lot of well- deserved national attention but how’s their confidence? Are they one of the over 6 million kids who have experienced a bullying issue? Being home and physically away from the source of the bullying problem may be an unpredictable silver […]
Sibling Bullying: Creating Peace During Coronavirus
I’m worried about you so I wanted to check in. Are things going ok or is having the kids home plucking your last nerve? Or is it a combination? Speaking of having raw nerves, I want to address sibling bullying. Maybe your kids are being little angels. But if sibling bullying was an issue for […]
Coronavirus Tips
Resources and Tips: Addressing Coronavirus with Children and Teens There are so many “teachable moments” surrounding the issue of the Novel Coronavirus. Like any news event whether it’s a global medical crisis, a natural disaster or terrorism, some children will be more concerned than others. As parents and teachers, grandparents, coaches or mentors, it’s an […]
#Valentine’s Week and #Bullying Prevention. Confused? Just ASK.
Here in New York City, we’re coming up on the annual Department of Education’s Respect for All Week. From February 10-14, K-12 school activities promote positive school climates, including the National No One Eats Alone Day on Friday, the 14th (which, of course, is Valentine’s Day). Brilliant! Whether you live in NYC or not, the week of […]
