Curiosity not only makes us better parents, it also makes it more fun to be a parent!
Listen in with Dr. Jen as she discusses three ways to use curiosity to improve your parenting journey and help your child’s wellbeing. Watch the video below or join us on our parenting Facebook Group by clicking HERE.
Overcoming challenges helps children to build problem solving skills, positive coping skills, and all the tools they will need for difficulties encountered over the course of their life.
However, it can be hard to watch your child go through these difficulties.
Dr. Jen has created a four-step process to help you coach your child through these experiences by starting with empathy. Read more by clicking this link HERE.
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For those of you that are new this September, welcome to the Umbrella Project! The Umbrella Project is all about helping our kids learn the skills they need to get through life’s challenges.
Today’s video tip will explain why this is important and how to start on this journey.
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I love the beginning of July…watching the kids coast into a slower pace with each day stretching out before them, a new adventure to be had.
For most parents this is also a time when rules get relaxed, a welcome break from the rigid school year.
While this change is celebrated by all, keeping some healthy balance is important for your child’s wellbeing and an easier transition back into the fall.
Read and download a copy of our infographic HERE to help guide you and your family into a balanced summer 2018.
With the approach of summer, The Holistic Parent magazine has released its Summer 2018 issue! Dr. Jen’s article on Positive Parenting is included on page 10.
You can pick up your free copy of this fantastic magazine at any one of their community partner locations. See the list of those locations here, or follow them on social media (@holisticparentmag).
Parent-teacher interviews can be a great way to learn more about your child’s wellbeing and which skills you need to help them develop. Does your child need to focus on kindness, or is it resilience they could benefit from most? What about empathy or self-compassion?
Teachers spend a lot of time observing classroom dynamics and see things you might not see at home. Be sure to ask about friendship, kindness and character skills in addition to academics. The intent here is not to label your child, but rather identify the skills they should focus on more often. The earlier we can work on these important skills with our kids, the strong they get!
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