Practical Parenting Strategies

SJ’s Strategies for Thanksgiving During a Pandemic Thanksgiving this year is likely to look a lot different for many people. Here are a few tips for making the most of… Read More

With so many kids participating in distance learning, the question of at what age do you start giving your child some autonomy in keeping track of their assignments may be… Read More

For those of you who have had your child or teen at home during distance learning, you may have had the opportunity to observe them in school in a way… Read More

With the school year underway by now for virtually all students in the area, many parents have setup some sort of workspace for their child or teen. Whether you setup… Read More

Given that executive function skills (i.e., time management, organization, task initiation) are vital to successful functioning on a daily basis for children, adolescents, and adults, technically most people should by… Read More

As the next school year draws near, so do the anxiety and uncertainties of what the school year will look like as well as how parents will navigate it. The… Read More

With the continued pandemic, most parents find themselves with their children and teens at home more than usual. In many instances, with balancing remote work and childcare responsibilities, it may… Read More

Getting started with the work week on Monday mornings (or when the work week starts for you) can be tough and working from home can make it even more difficult.… Read More

The continued quarantine can be tough as it may seem like it is dragging on forever. If you feel like your morale is decreasing, consider these three strategies that is… Read More

For many parents, trying to float between work obligations, childcare, assisting kids with remote learning, and taking care of household items has been difficult. Adding to this is likely stress… Read More

To some, this may seem like a strange question when your primary focus over the past eight plus weeks has been trying to cope as effectively as possible and stay… Read More

There are many things that are likely causing stress for you right now due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Each person’s experiences of this situation are likely somewhat different, which means… Read More