Developed by HRI Program Coordinator, Camila Dos Santos, M.Ed. Parents of young children know that they see and hear more than we think they do. For this reason, it can be helpful to start by asking your child questions to
Talking to Young Children About Racism & Racial Injustice: Tip 2
Developed by HRI Program Coordinator, Camila Dos Santos, M.Ed. Parents know that sometimes, the lessons that young children remember the most are the ones that begin from their own questioning or experiences. However, as parents, we can’t always wait
Talking to Young Children About Racism & Racial Injustice: Tip 1
Developed by HRI Program Coordinator, Camila Dos Santos, M.Ed. Seeking to learn and understand personal biases can help parents model the behavior and actions they wish to see in their own children. A PBS resource for parents on talking to
Natural Ebb & Flow to Friendships
“What I realize now in hindsight is that there is a natural ebb and flow to friendships. There are times you think there’s nothing left between you, that you’ve hit the bottom, but the special ones survive, find ways of
A Healthy Teenage Summer: Tip 5
Developed by HRI Program Coordinator, Camila Dos Santos, M.Ed. One way that parents can keep their teenagers healthy and safe this summer is to help them take on an important role or task within the household. Not only can this
HRI E-Book: Self-Care for Parents & Caregivers
INTRODUCING OUR NEW E-BOOK ON SELF-CARE FOR PARENTS & CAREGIVERS: We’re excited to release our new HRI E-Book: Self-Care for Parents & Caregivers! Click below to download the free PDF with resources, insights, & tips for incorporating self-care into your
A Healthy Teenage Summer: Tip 4
Developed by HRI Program Coordinator, Camila Dos Santos, M.Ed. One of the bigger myths about teenagers is that they don’t want to spend time with their parents. Oftentimes, miscommunications and/or lack of time gets in the way of bonding with
A Healthy Teenage Summer: Tip 3
Developed by HRI Program Coordinator, Camila Dos Santos, M.Ed. The pandemic has taught many of us that there are countless ways to stay connected without physically being together. Helping your teenager stay connected to their circle this summer can provide
A Healthy Teenage Summer: Tip 2
Developed by HRI Program Coordinator, Camila Dos Santos, M.Ed. We’ve all heard by now how important self-care is if we want to live a life of emotional balance and reduced stress. For many of us, however, implementing a consistent self-care
A Healthy Teenage Summer: Tip 1
Developed by HRI Program Coordinator, Camila Dos Santos, M.Ed. For many teenagers, the summer is usually spent with loved ones and friends, but this summer may look a little different than most. Increased time at home and decreased social interactions