Posts by Jen Lumanlan
White parents: How to talk with your preschooler about Black Lives Matter
Unsure how to talk with your preschooler about Black Lives Matter? White parents have the privilege to avoid these conversations. But if we want change, we can’t. Here’s how to start this uncomfortable but essential dialogue.
Read Full PostThe COVID-revealed weaknesses in our family systems
COVID-19 has exposed the nuclear family as inadequate – leaving parents exhausted and vulnerable. With constant interruptions every 3.4 minutes and no support systems, families are discovering they need new models beyond the traditional structure.
Read Full Post113: No Self, No Problem
Screens in the time of COVID: Why it’s OK to let loose!
Feeling guilty about increased screen time during COVID? Headlines claiming screens damage developing brains are based on tiny studies with inconclusive results. The real question isn’t “how much?” but “what developmental needs is this meeting?”
Read Full Post112: How to Set up a Play Room
