By Eleanor Beeslaar Active listening is a key element in healthy relationships and an important skill for kids to learn to have healthy relationships of their own. You can teach active listening by modeling it in your own relationships and
Practice Healthy Communication
An important part of being a healthy relationship role model for kids is to practice healthy communication. This includes treating your child and other adults in your life with kindness and respect and interacting with them using healthy communication skills.
Express Love Openly and Often
Tell your kids how much you love them every day. By expressing your love for your children openly and often, you are teaching them that they are worthy of love. Not only is it important to verbally express your love,
Being a Healthy Relationship Role Model: Series Introduction
It’s safe to say that parents and caregivers want what is best for their children. They want them to achieve their goals, have dreams, and grow up to be happy, healthy adults, and a big part of this involves being
Using Technology to Your Advantage
While limited screen time is important to promote activities, such as playing outdoors, engaging in face-to-face interactions with friends and family, and other screen-free activities, technology can also be a great way to incorporate learning during the summer months. You
Learn a New Word Every Day
A fun and simple way to promote vocabulary skills is to learn a new word every day! The Merriam-Webster dictionary has an online word of the day calendar, where you can find a new word, along with its definition to
Exploring and Adventure
There are lots of places to explore and learn new things right here in Guilford County, as well as the surrounding areas. We encourage you to take your kids on field trips to nature trails, zoos, parks, and museums this
Read Every Day
One of the best ways to prevent the summer slide and instead encourage growth and learning over the summer is to focus in on reading. Let your kids take the lead and choose fun books based on their interests, such
Avoiding the Summer Slide
The end of the school year is approaching quickly, which means there will be lots of time for fun activities and adventures for your family to enjoy during the summer vacation months! However, this also means that your kids will
Letting Go of Summer Expectations
It’s normal to be hopeful and optimistic about family activities and vacations; however, it is important to be conscious of the expectations you may be placing on your family during these events. Though having fun, strengthening bonds, and making memories