Holiday stress is real for many of us--and it can come crashing down our chimneys with reliable predictability. According to Harvard Medical School, 62% of adults experience "very" or "somewhat" elevated holiday stress levels (source). One of the top holiday...
Families
The Impact of ACEs with Miss South Central Wisconsin
I remember sitting down on my couch and pulling a pillow on my lap. I was playing with the tassels to try and distract myself. I pushed the pillow against my lips to try and hide my face but I still wanted to make eye contact with my dad. Tears were streaming down my...
Opening Connectedness with Your Adoptee Through Transparency
Here’s one thing I know for sure: every human being wants to belong. We’re wired for connection and relationship. We want to feel seen, heard, and understood. We desire belonging within family, community, and within ourselves. Nothing severs the opportunity for...
How to Have a Conversation with Your Children about Divorce
Getting divorced when you have children is challenging no matter what age they are. Just like you have probably never dealt with divorce before, discussing something so serious with your children is probably new territory as well. If you are struggling with how to...
Tips on Having a Fun and Safe Halloween with the Whole Family!
It’s spooky season, which means jack o'lanterns, pumpkins, and candy for the whole family! There are many special memories to be made on Halloween, so before talking about safety tips, one of our biggest pieces of advice to caregivers is to have fun. Wear the silly...
8 Simple Ways to Support Foster Parents
Dr. John DeGarmoDr. John DeGarmo is an international expert in parenting and foster care and is a TEDX TALK presenter. Dr. John is the founder and director of THE FOSTER CARE INSTITUTE. He and his wife have had over 60 children come through their home as foster...
The Five Love Languages for Kids
In order for children to learn, they must first experience love. Children express and receive love in different ways — some through acts of service; others through affirming words; still others through gifts, quality time or physical touch. Each of these expressions...
Children and Nature: Are We Supporting the Connection?
Nature activities for children and ideas for using more natural materials in the child care environment. Children and nature have always been connected. We all are connected to the natural world. The natural world is one of the best environments for children to...
10 Tips for Teaching and Talking to Kids About Race
Original publication: Embrace Race At a time when racial conflict and racial insensitivity permeate everything from politics to playgroups, engaging our kids constructively on race is crucially important. It's also easier said than done. That’s why MomsRising,...
How to Support Children After Their Parents Separate or Divorce
All parents consider their children's wellÂbeing a top priority, and it is often the foremost thought on parents' minds as they separate. Parents who are sensitive to children's needs and can set aside their differences and collaborate on behalf of their children are...
Constantly Connected: Adverse Effects of Media on Children & Teens
Today's children and teens are growing up immersed in digital media. They are exposed to media in all forms, including TV, computers, smartphones, and other screens. Media can influence how children and teens feel, learn, think, and behave. What We Know: Here are...
Raising Successful Kids
Original Publication: The Harvard Gazette On a recent afternoon, the Gazette sat down with Ronald Ferguson, an MIT-trained economist who has been teaching public policy for more than three decades at Harvard Kennedy School (HKS), to talk about the new book he...