Posts by Jen Lumanlan
The 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.
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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?”
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Want to stop playing Tug of War with your child?
Tired of battles over shoes, teeth brushing, and bedtime? You’re playing tug-of-war with your child and digging deeper trenches. Here’s how to drop the rope and end the power struggles while still maintaining boundaries.
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