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We were all shocked and scared yesterday, as we watched television coverage of a mob taking over the Capitol in Washington, D.C.
What does it mean for our children, to see such frightening scenes of violence at a time of such division and anger?
This post is not about politics; it’s about the things children hear and say. How do we, as parents and teachers, help them sort it out? How do we help those who are frightened and don’t feel safe ...
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Even the youngest children have questions about the way life has changed during the pandemic.
Rique Sollisch – a longtime teacher, consultant and friend at Hanna Perkins – used one of the many available photo services to create this book for her granddaughter, and wanted to share the idea. Here’s what she wrote on her Facebook page:
I am posting the following to explain the video that appears below. I made it for our young granddaughter for whom these quarantined ...
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On March 11, the World Health Organization classified the Coronavirus outbreak as a global pandemic. It’s likely to remain prominent in the news for weeks or months to come, and many adults are seeking advice for talking with children about Coronavirus.
Even young children can be surprisingly aware of things going on in the adult world, though their limited understanding can lead to big misperceptions and unspoken fears that can affect their behavior and social-emotional well-being.
The Association ...
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Put Yourself in this Picture…
Your kids squabbled in the back seat all the way home despite your shouting at them to knock it off. You have a blinding headache and you’re exhausted from a trying day. It’s past everyone’s customary dinner hour and you want to prepare and serve something in a hurry. What do you do?
You hand your children a snack and plunk them down in front of the TV, of course. But then as you ...
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