Going back to school is always one of the most anticipated times of the year. We look forward to opening our schedules, seeing our friends we missed during the summer break, and meeting new people in classes, through sports, and by joining new clubs. While it’s easy to get caught up in all of the excitement this time of year brings, it’s also important to have a conversation with your children about internet safety.
On her first day of preschool, my daughter woke up ready to go! She was joining the Owl class, and so she put on an owl shirt, helped me pack her lunch, and grabbed her blankie for nap time. The day didn’t go as planned. About 30 minutes after drop-off, I got a call saying she had been accidentally placed in the wrong class, so they were taking her over to the Bear class instead. Here are four ways you can help kids navigate heading back to school.
In order to ensure that our children feel safe coming to us to discuss any questions or concerns they may have, we have to show them that we accept people of all genders and identities. This is something that we can start early and revisit often with children. We want to reinforce the message that we love them unconditionally while simultaneously modeling for them what it can look like to support people in their lives who may come out to them someday. Below is a list of ways to celebrate Pride this month, and all year round!
Many fathers today are very different than from generations past. Decades ago, a father’s role was to earn a living so the mother could stay at home with the children. Many things have changed over the years, but I think this change is one for the better! Fathers today are caregivers. Importantly, they set an example for their children on how to be in the world and how to be with their peers.
When is my child ready for a forward facing car seat? Or ready to move into a booster seat? For the best possible protection, keep infants and young toddlers in the back seat, in a rear-facing child safety seat, as long as possible up to the height or weight limit of the particular seat.
Lots of parents are hesitant to join a parenting group. Who will be there? What do you talk about? Will you be judged? Do you have to share private things? What will people think? As a parent you can't help but feel vulnerable. When parents join a Circle of Parents Support Group in Vermont, one of the first things we talk about is keeping all information confidential.
