Using everyday activities as a foundation for learning

By Jen Lumanlan | December 26, 2020

Why can your child watch a toy car roll down a ramp for 45 minutes but won’t listen to a story for five? Following their natural interests teaches physics, math, and critical thinking better than any curriculum.

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6 Causes of Parental Anxiety – Where does it come from, and what should we do about it?

By Jen Lumanlan | September 11, 2020
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Why do most parents struggle with anxiety about their parenting? From unwanted opinions to media sensationalism, six major causes create constant self-doubt. Understanding these sources is the first step to finding relief.

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6 Reasons to form a Pandemic Pod

By Jen Lumanlan | August 9, 2020
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Facing remote learning panic as school districts announce closures? Pandemic pods offer a solution – sharing childcare, reducing costs, and giving kids social interaction. But how do you create one that’s actually equitable?

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12 Signs of Child Anxiety – and What to Do About Them

By Jen Lumanlan | July 10, 2020
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Is your child’s “disrespectful” behavior actually anxiety in disguise? Children rarely tell us they’re worried. Instead, anxiety shows up as clinginess, irritability, and seeming behavioral problems that need understanding, not punishment.

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39 Actions White Parents Can Take on Racial Justice

By Jen Lumanlan | June 25, 2020
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Reading books and talking about racism isn’t enough. Real change requires action. From diversifying your child’s toys to challenging school policies, here are 39 concrete steps White parents can take today.

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57 Privileges of White Parents

By Jen Lumanlan | June 12, 2020

Think you don’t have White privilege as a parent? From easily finding dolls that match your child’s skin tone to never worrying about toy guns, here are 57 ways you probably do.

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White parents: How to talk with your preschooler about Black Lives Matter

By Jen Lumanlan | June 6, 2020

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.

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The COVID-revealed weaknesses in our family systems

By Jen Lumanlan | May 31, 2020

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!

By Jen Lumanlan | May 17, 2020

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?

By Jen Lumanlan | April 28, 2020

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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