I don’t know why I always get nervous about parent-teacher meetings. I guess any parent wants to know that their child is doing well, and a little worried about any problems that might come up. At my four-year-old son’s most recent one, just before schools closed down due to the current pandemic, we discussed the Read the full article…
5 Things Mr. Rogers Taught Us About Comforting Children in Scary Times
Fred Rogers was a remarkable person who helped millions of children develop empathy and learn to talk about their feelings through his popular television show, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. He was also incredibly adept at helping parents understand how to talk to children about very difficult subjects. He didn’t do it alone. The chief consultant for Read the full article…
The Magic of Children at This Season, And Always
No one loves the holidays more than children. How often I’ve wished I could go back to that age when my biggest challenge was being patient enough to wait for December 25, when there was truly something magical about this season. But even though I’m not five years old anymore, spend enough time with someone Read the full article…
Creating the Change at the Holidays & Beyond
We just wrapped up a successful Create the Change Day season spanning all three of our cities – Boston, LA and the Bay Area. As a small nonprofit, three major events in five weeks in three different cities was no small task. Now that the busyness of it all is in the rear view mirror, Read the full article…