Managing Children’s Anxiety in the COVID-19 Pandemic

April 29, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a stressful experience for all of us, and it can be especially stressful to children who may not understand what is going on. Read below for a few tips on what parents can do to manage their children’s anxiety: 1. Be honest with your kids. – This is a confusing time…Read More

How to Promote Independent Play

April 22, 2020

With all of the changes to your routine, you may have difficulty balancing your responsibilities while working from home. Try to use this as an opportunity to encourage the development of autonomy in your child. Read below for some tips on how to promote safe and independent play. 1.  Create a play area Include some…Read More

How to Answer Difficult Questions

April 15, 2020

In times like these, your children may ask many questions. They are curious observers of the world and can sometimes leave us speechless. While there are no one-size-fits-all answers to these questions, we have put together a few tips to make it easier: When in doubt, respond simply with “that’s an interesting question. I’m going…Read More

Coping with Stress During Difficult Times

April 8, 2020

Balancing working from home, teaching your children, and being separated from friends and family can add even more stress to your daily routines. By keeping calm and regulating your own emotions, you can model self-regulation for your child. Read below for some tips on coping with stress during this time: • Take care of yourself –…Read More