From deciding whether your child should be back in the classroom to figuring out how you can get your five-year-old to keep a mask on, we’ve all got a lot on our minds as parents. We’ve compiled science-based resources along with our webinar recordings to help you make informed decisions for your child while also coping with pandemic-related stress.
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.
There are so many questions, no clear answers, and a lot of anxiety for parents, teachers, and kids when it comes to going back to school. Thankfully there are several concepts, resources, and studies in the world of psychology that can help us navigate these tough decisions. Browse resources and highlights from this webinar.
