Rebecca Parlakian
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Stick With It: Encouraging Persistence in Kids
Persistence is a helpful trait in life. It describes how long we are able to stick at a task, manage frustration, and push through the challenges we encounter. Here are some ideas for parenting children at all levels of persistence.
How to Get Preschoolers Into a Routine After School
Routines are a helpful tool to help young children cope with transition. Here are some ideas to build a routine for your toddler, preschooler, or kindergartner after they come home from school.
Fun and Easy Ideas for Water Play With Preschoolers
Kids love water! As we kick off the warmer months, here are some ideas for preschool water play, whether it’s in your backyard, your kitchen, or the sidewalk outside.
On Parenting: How the Pandemic Made Us Better Parents
It’s hard to find silver linings when it comes to COVID-19. There have been overwhelming losses and stressors for families to manage. So what have we learned about raising our children these past 14 months, and how has it changed us?
On Mother's Day, Celebrating the Everyday
With our children's firsts, we cheer them on, snap a photo, and sometimes remember to write it down. Here are some ideas for making the most of the everyday moments as a parent.
Encouraging Independent Play for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Independent play offers big benefits to children. But how to do it? Here are 11 strategies to try with your 3-year-old or 4-year-old.
Nurturing Your Child’s Independence
Independence is bittersweet. Here are some ideas on how to raise a child who is loving and linked to family and who pushes forward to find their place in the larger world.
Managing Emotions as Parents
Holding it together during high-stress moments is one of most important skills we can develop as parents. Here are some ideas to help you take a moment to stay calm and collected.
Managing Uncertainty in COVID Times
COVID has left us all feeling uncertain and anxious. How can we help our children feel safe and secure when we’re struggling ourselves? Here are some ideas to help the whole family.
Why Are People Wearing Masks? Answering Your Child's Questions
Sometimes our kids ask us questions that are hard to answer. If children ask about people wearing masks during the coronavirus pandemic, here's how parents can explain.
13 Activities to Make the Most Out of Video Chats With Kids
Video chat is a great tool for staying in touch with distant family and friends. Here's how to make the most of this technology with fun activities for your child.
Parenting During Coronavirus: You Are Enough
I've never parented during a pandemic before. The best thing we can do right now is remind ourselves that for our kids, we are enough.
