Living through a pandemic the last two years has been hard, and could spark anxiety or depression in our children. Here are some tips for identifying new symptoms of anxiety or depression as well as helping your children cope. If you have additional questions, please call our 24/7 Parenting HelpLine at 1-800-243-7337. Identifying new anxiety …
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Young children are always excited when they see those first snowflakes fall and are eager to get outside to build a snowman, go sledding and to make snow angels in the snow. Before letting your little ones out to play, here are a few tips to keep in mind: Pay attention to the weather reports: …
Hugs can be a way of establishing intimacy with loved ones. But sometimes those encounters can be awkward, especially if the child resists or feels uncomfortable hugging someone whom they don’t know well, or don’t like. With the holidays just around the corner, it’s an important topic for caregivers to consider — especially this year, …
Fall brings a lot of changes: leave changes, temperature changes, and daylight savings time to just name a few. Taking the little ones outside to enjoy the changing weather is great for their physical, mental, and emotional development. Outside play can include a variety of activities that everyone can enjoy. Playing games such as ‘I …
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Helping Your Children Cope with Divorce Divorce is not easy for any family to go through. It is very difficult and painful, but families can recover and move forward – if proper action is taken. In most cases, the decision to divorce comes after careful consideration. It is important that couples make intentional choices as …
The world today is filled with distractions. From necessary household chores to TV’s, computers and cell phones, parents’ attention is pulled in many directions which can interfere with focusing on young children and building bonds. As the summer draws to end and autumn approaches, why not leave all distractions behind and spend some quality outdoor …
Parenting can be one of the most fulfilling yet challenging roles in a parent’s life. Being a new parent during a pandemic adds another layer of challenges. It is difficult to focus on parenting alone when there are also relationships that must be maintained, work community and family obligations, and everything in between. Being a …
This week we lost a legend – a fierce supporter of Maryland’s families. George Sherman understood that with education anything is possible. As a child abuse prevention organization, he challenged us to dig deep and think outside of the box to deliver innovative programs that would improve lives. It has made us a stronger, more …
Keeping Kids Hydrated A study from Harvard recently found that 50% of all children in the US are dehydrated. It is important that children drink enough water throughout the day all year, but especially in these hot, summer months! Water needs to be part of your family’s day-to-day life. Some common side effects of dehydration include headaches, poor …
Launching your Child into Adulthood As we watch our teenagers grow into adults, we must ask ourselves if we have equipped them with the skills they need to be successful in this world. Basic life skills are very important but can be overlooked in a teenager’s education. Our education system largely depends on parents to teach critical life skills. As a child’s independent life approaches, …
