The performing and visual arts present unique opportunities and challenges, posing both an important step in developing children’s creativity and a way for parents to accidentally fall into toxic “stage parent” tendencies. What does navigating this look like? We tapped David Katzner, president and general partner at the National Parenting …
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Supporting Mental Health Amid Gun Violence
Gun violence unfortunately is becoming a more regular part of our lives. July was a particularly deadly month, with 86 mass shootings as of Aug. 3, as defined by four or more people injured or killed in addition to the shooter, according to Gun Violence Archive data. Those incidents included …
Read More »My Turn: Finding a Home Away From Home
Parents tend to have similar goals when it comes to supporting their child’s development—encouraging their desire to learn, giving them room to explore and finding plenty of opportunities to really let them be a kid. For families of a child or children with special needs or disabilities, including sensory sensitivities, …
Read More »How to Reconnect with LGBTQ+ Youth After a Previous Rejection
Kollyn Conrad grew up in Maryville, a suburb of Knoxville, Tennessee. When Conrad came out as gay, he says his mother was confused and afraid—afraid of what that would mean for him in this country, Conrad says. At 18, Conrad moved across the country to L.A., and eventually launched his …
Read More »Accessible Playdates: What to Keep in Mind for Developmental Disabilities
Playdates are an important part of childhood. They offer time for kids to interact socially without the structure of school or extracurricular activities. They also help kids learn to share, socialize and play freely while still having support from their parents as needed. Children who are neurodivergent, or who have …
Read More »The Importance of Familial Relationships in Traversing the Autism Journey
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can affect social communication and behaviors. ASD is considered a “spectrum” disorder because it can involve a range of symptoms that can vary in severity, presentation and impact on one’s daily life. When a child is diagnosed with ASD, it is …
Read More »Parent You Should Know: Keri Demos
Having four children in four years is a feat on its own, but starting a business when one is only 4 years old is hall-of-fame worthy. Keri Demos, owner and operator of The Playroom—a children’s STEM play center with daily drop-in playtimes, events, classes and camps for children ages 0 …
Read More »Autism Myths & Truths
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as “a developmental disability that is caused by differences in how the brain functions. People with ASD may communicate, interact, behave and learn in different ways.” About one in 59 children have been diagnosed with autism spectrum …
Read More »Parent You Should Know: Tim Shotzberger
Tim Shotzberger, 46, is a father of two in more ways than one. He is the father of two children, a 14-year-old son, Wade, and a 12-year-old daughter, Abby. He is also the founder and president of both Home Land Environmental and Home Land Labs. The environmental testing …
Read More »Tips for Reducing Screen Time for Kids
As we celebrate Safer Internet Day on Tuesday, Feb. 7, we take a look at screen time of all kinds—and how reduced screen time is beneficial to our kids. But committing to time away from the screen is easier said than done for busy families. We have all been …
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