Teletherapy becomes family’s lifeline during COVID-19
Five-year-old Jennifer loves her father, Jack. Her mother died during childbirth so Jack is her sole parent. Jennifer also loves getting up in the morning, playing with her dolls, going…
The parents are not all right
Photo courtesy of the author Even the most privileged households, the pandemic is exposing the farce of how society treats families. Author: Chloe I. Cooney – Twitter @chloeicooney Reprinted with…
Explaining Corona to Children
You’re not alone. Family & Children’s Services is here to help by providing learning resources for parents, caregivers, teachers and others to help children understand and ease anxiety about changes due to coronavirus (COVID-19). These coloring sheets/books can provide…
Parents, watch for signs of stress from your kids
Like clockwork, routines and schedules provide children with structure, stability and security. This is all disrupted when schools close for the year and children’s social interaction become limited or virtual.…
When are Kids Old Enough to Attend Concerts?
Q: Some of my daughter’s 11- and 12-year-old friends want to go to a concert alone, and she is begging me to let her do the same. I don’t think…