Managing the Stress of Virtual Schooling

Education and learning, General, Parenting, Updates and news

Hillsborough County schools just announced that when school starts up again for the 2020-2021 school year, at least the first four weeks will be virtual only. For many parents, this news just adds to the list of stressors caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. With that in...

How To Choose Suitable Television Programs For Children

General, Parenting

Television plays an important role in most homes, but much of the content is not suitable for children. Parents need to monitor what their children watch. How can you choose suitable television programs for children? In their book, Adproofing Your Kids, Tania...

Help Your Children Enjoy Learning

Education and learning, General, Parenting

Children love to learn. It’s the reason they keep asking “why, why, why.” When you continue answering their questions of “why,” you’re encouraging them to learn.  1. Help children enjoy learning by letting them find out answers on their own. For example, if your...

Checking In With Our Children’s Feelings

General, Parenting

As parents, we sometimes lead a very hectic life. We run here and there, making sure everything is taken care of, all while working a full-time job. In all of this craziness, it’s important that we take a step back and check in with our children’s feelings.    Of...

5 Tips For Coping With Children At Home

General, Parenting

Whether you’re reading this amid the Coronavirus stay at home orders, or it’s just time for summer break, you know that time with the family can be wonderful, but it can also be a challenge. Having all the children at home the whole day, for weeks on a row, can...

How to Talk to Kids about Racism and Social Justice

Education and learning, General, Parenting

Deanne Roberts of WFLA News Channel 8 interviewed Dr. Hammond about how to talk to kids about racism and police brutality, after the May 25 killing of George Floyd. You can view the full video here. We’ve also provided a few of the tips Dr. Hammond suggests...