by Dr. Erica Dashow | Aug 14, 2020 | Adolescents, Children, Covid-19, Parenting
While parenting during a pandemic is stressful, research suggests that the obstacles couples face may feel less insurmountable when you face them as a team. When partners feel supported in their decisions for their children and family, it fosters a greater sense of trust between them. We present some tips for mastering communication.
by Dr. Erica Dashow | Jul 28, 2020 | Covid-19, Life Skills, Young Adults
As the pandemic persists, there is always new information for us to absorb in our newsfeeds There is a fine line between helpful and unhelpful media consumption, and the uncertainty of the situation leaves many of us eagerly grabbing our phones for updates. Try these tips to avoid sinking into the trenches of negativity when reading the news.
by Alycia Hinrichsen | Jul 21, 2020 | Adolescents, Children, Covid-19, Feeding, Parenting
Mealtime is a mainstay that every other activity in the day revolves around, but that doesn’t mean it has to be the same thing daily. That’s why this week we’re outlining some fun and creative ways to make mealtime and snacks a big part of the day.
by Alycia Hinrichsen | Jul 7, 2020 | Adolescents, Children, Covid-19, Parenting
Your at-home summer camp is an opportunity for your kids to learn new skills and subjects that they might not otherwise cover in the classroom. Here, we’ve laid out some great educational activities to help your children exercise their brains.
by Dr. Erica Dashow | Jul 6, 2020 | Children, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Covid-19, Feeding, Parenting
It’s likely that your snacking habits have grown lax as you stay at home. Just as we follow schedules for work and school, mealtimes and snacks can also be planned to keep you satisfied and on track to accomplish everything on your agenda during the day.
by Alycia Hinrichsen | Jun 30, 2020 | Adolescents, Children, Covid-19, Parenting
Arts & crafts are an essential component of the at-home summer camp experience. Strike a balance between guided and independent crafts for your kids to foster creative problem solving and to plan around your own work schedule. We provide a host of activities across a range of themes so that you can rotate over the course of the summer.