El renombrado psicólogo Jean Piaget y el amado presentador de televisión Fred Rogers fueron grandes defensores de la idea de que “el juego es el trabajo de la niñez”. A veces, como padres, olvidamos que jugar no es solo una actividad que los niños hacen para pasar el tiempo.

Las experiencias de los abuelos durante la pandemia de COVID-19 han variado ampliamente, desde mudarse abruptamente con miembros de la familia hasta no poder ver y abrazar a sus seres queridos más pequeños por lo que se ha sentido como una eternidad.

Halloween is right around the corner and, while it may look different this year, that doesn’t mean you have to skip out on the fun!

COVID-19 may still have us a little spooked, but we hope these suggestions will help you and your family have fun and celebrate a safe and inclusive Halloween.

When a friend is going through a difficult time (pandemic or not), it’s important to know when to talk and when to listen.

For those times when a friend needs a little pick-me-up, a reminder of their self-worth, or an encouraging pep talk, here are a few Pandemic Parenting-related words of wisdom to have in your back pocket. (Better yet, we encourage you to share each of these with a friend today!)

There’s no doubt that the pandemic has had an impact on you, dads. But, now more than ever, we know how important you are to your kids and your family.

Whether you’re looking for advice now or are saving it for a rainy day, check out these words of wisdom from our experts to help you be the most confident, authentic, and loving father you can be.

During the pandemic, we’ve laughed, we’ve cried, and we’ve supported one another when times have been tough (like, really tough). To our Pandemic Parenting mothers: We see you, we hear you, and we thank you.

Need a little emotional pick-me-up? Don’t miss these words of wisdom from our guest experts (and our co-founders, too!) to remember just how special you are.

Although no two parents are same, emerging research reveals that most working moms are not okay right now. Balancing their careers with pandemic parenting is taking its toll on their mental, physical, and emotional health. Working moms have been doing this for almost a year and are most likely burned out, exhausted, and running on empty.

Can’t we all just get along? Conflict between siblings is a common part of family life, but the increased time together throughout the pandemic may mean the bickering in your home is at an all-time high. As kids (and parents) continue to navigate the uncertainty of COVID-19, let's make sure you have the tools you need to help keep the peace.

The tween and teenage years are already filled with heightened emotions and social pressures – adding a pandemic to the mix only makes things more complex. How can we best support older kids who have been impacted by COVID-19? Hear from guest experts and a high school student how to help your teens and tweens through this difficult time, how to monitor and care for their mental health, and more.

How will we continue to keep our youth active and healthy during the pandemic? Many sports have had to take a time-out due to COVID-19. Indoor activities have been cancelled, and, pandemic or not, weather doesn't always permit us to enjoy being physically active outdoors. Hear our guest experts discuss how to help our children cope physically and mentally so that everybody “wins.”

We’ve been through so much together since this summer, and we still have a long way to go as pandemic parents and caregivers. (Remember, psychiatrist and child trauma expert Dr. Bruce Perry said it’s a thru-hike, not a sprint or even a marathon). With our co-founders, Dr. Lindsay Malloy and Dr. Amanda Zelechoski, leading the way, let’s take a brisk walk down memory lane to share some of our most impactful moments so far since our first Pandemic Parenting Exchange.

What are the actual, science-based facts on screen time…and too much of it? And how does remote learning and the continued stress of the pandemic factor in? Our panel of guest experts: Dr. Jonathan S. Comer, Dr. Sheri Madigan, and Dr. Brae Ann McArthur joined the conversation to explain the fact-based pluses and minuses of screen time

Every family is unique in its own ways, and parents are navigating the pandemic the best way they know how. We want to shine a light on our co-parenting parents and single parents who are experiencing their own set of distinctive challenges during the pandemic and provide resources to ease the burdens they may be experiencing.

Dr. Robyn Fivush, author of Family Narratives and the Development of an Autobiographical Self, joined us to re-imagine what holiday celebrations look like, create new traditions, and discuss what’s really important to children when it comes to creating holiday memories.

Hear from three expert panelists: Dr. Y. Joy Harris-Smith, Dr. Travis Heath, and Ms. Leslie Priscilla Arreola-Hillenbrand as they share insight and guidance on rooting out racism in ourselves and in our communities while teaching our kids to do the same.

Dr. Cindy-Lee Dennis, Dr. Tiffany Green, and Dr. Darby Saxbe talked about the benefits (yes, benefits!) and challenges of pregnancy in a pandemic, as well as navigating your emotions after baby arrives during our webinar Pregnant During a Pandemic: Resources & Support for Before, During & After Pregnancy.

We were joined by Dr. Bruce Perry, child psychiatrist and trauma expert, for our webinar Building Resilience: Understanding Patterns of Stress to Design Effective Doses of Meaningful Support. We discussed how to help your children—and yourself—navigate these challenging times when aspects of life may feel amplified.

In our latest Pandemic Parenting Exchange webinar, Mom Guilt & “Good Enough” Pandemic Parenting, we talked about the self-doubt, anxiety, and uncertainty that has come with pandemic parenting. We also shared what the research says about “good enough’ parenting, especially in times of crisis. Dr. Sharon Lamb, psychologist and author of The Not Good Enough Mother joined as our guest expert.

In our latest Pandemic Parenting Exchange webinar, Grief: Yours, Mine & Ours, we talked about different types of grief and how it may have been present for you, your child(ren), and your community. We were joined by guest Dr. Margaret Blaustein who shared her expertise as a practicing clinical psychologist specializing in childhood trauma.

Let’s talk about talking. When it comes to talking about something as big, uncertain, and heavy as the pandemic… how do we talk to kids about all that in a way that’s helpful and not harmful? Explore resources and tips from our webinar Talking to Kids about COVID-19.