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Talk honestly about the incident and share some of your own feelings about it. Children and teens need to feel informed when they see their parents and other adults reacting to a crisis. Encourage children and teens to talk about their concerns…
A group of excited and diverse elementary school children with backpacks run joyfully down a school hallway lined with lockers. A boy and girl at the front of the group are laughing as they run towards the camera.
It is very normal for both children and their parents/guardians to feel some stress with the start of the new school year. Our School Based Coordinators have put together some tips to help ease the transition back into the school year and give your…
The hands of a man and a woman form a protective circle around a white paper cutout of a family of four. The paper family, consisting of a father, mother, daughter, and son holding hands, is centered on a light blue background.
by Chelsea Vibert There are few jobs on the planet more difficult than parenting. It is an everyday effort and the goalposts for success are always shifting. In any circumstance, this would be a challenge, but add on the last few tumultuous year…
A mother attempts to work from her home office, juggling multiple tasks at once. She holds her young, fussy child on her lap, takes a phone call by holding the phone with her shoulder, and tries to write in a notebook, illustrating the stress of a working parent.
It’s no secret that the pandemic has taken a toll on parents. Between navigating working from home, taking on the role of homeschool teachers, and keeping up with regular chores and responsibilities, more and more parents are feeling stressed out…
A young boy in a colorful, striped t-shirt rests his face in his hands as he smiles happily at a laptop screen. He is sitting at a table in a brightly lit room, looking engaged and joyful.
For millions of children, the end of summer means the beginning of their first year in school. Due to the pandemic and the uncertainty surrounding schools reopening, many children will be attending their first day of school virtually from home and…
A mother, father, and their young daughter hold hands as they run joyfully through a field of white wildflowers. They are all smiling at the camera as the sun sets behind them
If you’ve noticed that your child or teenager seems to be angry more often or has developed a negative attitude recently, you might be wondering if they’re just going through normal growing pains. While some mood swings are normal as kids develop…
Seen from behind, an adult woman walks down a sidewalk with four young children, all of whom are wearing backpacks. The woman and children hold hands as they walk together on a sunny day.
By Jeffco Families Colorado As the public conversation about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) grows and significant steps are being taken to reduce the spread of the illness in our community, young children may start to worry about themselves…
A diverse group of four children laugh with delight while playing tug-of-war together in a grassy park. They are all on the same team, pulling hard on the rope and smiling.
The start of a new school year can be both an exciting and intimidating time for your student. Remember how you felt when you moved to a new city for the first time? When you started that new job? No matter the size of the transition, it can be a c…
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Transition times can be difficult for children and parents alike.  Going back to school is often one of those challenges tied to a myriad of emotions.  A good approach might be to instill positive experiences that encourage them to “…

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