Helping Kids Cope with Grief Tip 3: Staying connected
Helping Kids Cope with Grief Tip 2: Be present & listen
Helping Kids Cope with Grief Tip 1: Validate the loss
Helping Kids Cope with Grief during COVID-19: Series Intro
The coronavirus pandemic has led to many sudden changes and losses, including the cancellation of important life events and the loss of normalcy. This has been challenging for all of us and has led to feelings of grief and confusion,
Teaching Pre-Teens & Teens about Consent
By Eleanor Beeslaar, Graduate Assistant As your kids get older and more mature, your conversations about consent can cover more complex topics. The pre-teen and teen years are a good age to discuss topics like coercion and manipulation, while also
Teaching Young Children about Consent
By Eleanor Beeslaar, Graduate Assistant Education about consent should start early! When we start the conversation about consent at a young age, kids are able to develop a strong foundation to build healthy boundaries and relationships throughout their lifetime. Below
Teaching Kids about Consent at Every Age: Series Intro
Consent is important at every age, and as adults, it’s important for us to teach kids about consent in developmentally appropriate ways. This can feel challenging at times, as it can be difficult to know which information is appropriate at
Connecting with Teens: Be Honest About Your Feelings
Oftentimes, as parents, we try and shield our teens from our worries or anxieties to help protect them from further stress. However, by being honest about your own feelings and concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, you are creating a space
Connecting with Teens: Communicate Openly & Honestly
Many of us may be struggling to cope with the uncertainty and the changes that the COVID-19 pandemic brought to us all. Teenagers who were planning for proms, graduations, study abroad experiences, and memories with their friends, are now losing