Romper – Jenny White
Puzzles are truly fun for kids of all ages. But as a parent, you’ll be pleased to know that the best puzzles for kids aren’t just entertaining — they also help develop cognitive and fine-motor skills, along with problem-solving abilities. Plus, puzzles are an enjoyable way for kids and parents to work together towards the same goal.
Read MoreMedical X-Press – Staff Writer
With the novelty of home schooling wearing thin and the reality of not seeing schoolmates hitting home, children across the country might be feeling more unsettled than enthusiastic. Parents are also under pressure, as the work emails, household chores and lesson plans mount up, taking the art of multi-tasking to a whole new level.
Read MoreMoms – Katie Lear
If you are a parent who is self-isolating with young children, the past week or two may feel like an eternity. As a play therapist, I’m noticing that for many young children on my caseload, the reality of what quarantine entails has started to hit home this week. When schools first closed, many children were celebrating what felt like a series of snow days. Now, the changes to routine and lack of playdates with other children are taking an emotional toll. You can help your child cope with change, manage strong feelings, and get through this tough time a little easier by helping them express their feelings through play. In this post, I’ll be sharing 3 tried-and-true child play therapy techniques that you can use at home to help kids during quarantine.
Read MoreThe Conversation – Georgie Russell and Alan Russell
This Easter will be especially challenging, with family isolation and many parents under financial strain, or other stressors. So, many parents will be looking to restore some sense of “normality” by welcoming the Easter bunny into their home. But when it comes to Easter eggs, is it better for parents to ration them or let kids eat as many as they like? Or is this year’s Easter so unusual it doesn’t really matter?
Read MoreThe Conversation – Joanne Orlando
COVID-19 has left parents grappling with the challenges of online learning, entertainment and work. It’s natural the amount of time children spend using screens will now increase. But that’s OK. Screen time recommendations we’ve enforced for so long no longer apply to our situation. There are ways to make the best of kids’ increased use of screens.
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