The folks at Red Tricycle wade through the multitude of ideas to present a small, well-edited list of activities that are really worth your time such as family-friendly recipes, craft ideas, family getaways, style picks, and more.
Be sure to check out the San Francisco directory for ideas for cool things to see, eat, make and do with your kids in the bay area. Read more ›
These days anxiety is the number one problem interfering with kids’ emotional well-being. Learn how to understand your anxious child’s reactions, how to respond and how to help your youngster with tools for success. Read more ›
Jody M. Miller, EdD, BCBA discusses how you can create and use several types of visual supports to help manage your child’s challenging behavior. Read more ›
Do you have a child with a learning a disability or inattention challenges? Hear from parents who have “been there, done that.” This parent panel of strong child advocates share their story of how they worked long and hard to get their children with learning disabilities or inattention (ADHD) ready for college and beyond. Read more ›
At CHC, we understand how challenging it is to quell the anxiety and fear that may affect your children in the aftermath of a shooting or similar traumatic event. Read more ›
Fighting, as opposed to disagreeing respectfully, indicates hostility, which in most cases is unproductive for resolving a disagreement and is stressful for kids to observe. Regardless of whether your argument included swearing or name-calling, kids pick up on nonverbal cues such as body language and tone of voice. They can tell when their parents are fighting. Read more ›
Should you worry if your 2 and 1/2 year old isn’t talking? At this age, what’s typical is broadly defined. It’s important to keep track of your child’s milestones and seek professional guidance, if appropriate, to make sure delayed speech isn’t a sign of a more serious problem. Read more ›
My son was recently diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). He’s seven-years-old and often has trouble focusing in class. It seems like he’s getting in trouble every day, either for being disruptive or for distracting the other kids. Read more ›
CHC expert contributors Amy Daddario and Nick RatcliffWhen shy kids struggle to engage socially or feel confident, they need support and strategies to nurture their self-assurance. Experienced educators, Amy Daddario and Nick Ratcliff discuss ways that parents and caregivers can help shy children develop confidence and thrive in social settings.
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It’s common to feel overwhelmed when trying to manage tantrums and meltdowns, especially if you tend to give in easily to avoid confrontation.
Creating a plan can help you navigate these situations with more confidence and reduce stress. Here’s how to develop a proactive plan that works for you.
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