Losing these ceremonies is a big deal. We need to help them grieve. By Christine Carter Yesterday at dinner, one of my children was sad and irritated. She was offended by our mere existence. “What’s…
Losing these ceremonies is a big deal. We need to help them grieve. By Christine Carter Yesterday at dinner, one of my children was sad and irritated. She was offended by our mere existence. “What’s…
Earth Day! Many families strive to inspire and nurture in children a sense of stewardship for the planet. There are many Earth Day activities for families to try, but foremost, we want to teach children to…
When we’re stuck indoors, we tend to stress a bit more. When will the stir craziness set in? Will I lose my patience with the kids? How many times in a 12-hour period can they…
New at Area Stage Company are Virtual Classes and Private Lessons! Online performing arts education is the perfect thing to engage your mind, grow your performance skills, and have FUN during these stay-at-home times. Learn to sing,…
Here are some tips for handling conflict between divorced parents. By Christine Carter Dear Christine, I’m a divorced dad who remarried, with a son and a stepdaughter. When shelter-in-place hit and school was canceled,…
A few weeks ago, my eight-year-old daughter made a glitter jar for my students: “Tell them that when their brain has a glitter storm, they can shake this up and take deep breaths as the glitter falls.”…
Earlier this week, I overheard my kids engaged in a round of “I heard” and “Did you know?” while they were getting ready for bed. “I heard that Margaret’s dad has it,” said my six-year-old.…
A unique non-profit school to prepare students for high school through community engagement. Eglee Nuñez-Sancristobal, Founder of S.T.A.R.S. (Support The Autism Road to Success) Autism School and recipient of the 2019 Drexel Fund Fellow,…
One of the interesting things about being a parent is that there is great variation in how we raise our children. At the same time, there are many commonalities from one parent to another. In…
Spring is such an exciting time of year. The weather gets warmer, the days get longer, and summer fun is closer than ever. But with busy schedules and distracting screens, it’s easy to let the…
Camp has been providing special memories of hiking, swimming, friendships, and adventure for generations. When children go to camp, they’ll likely come home gushing about the lifelong friends they’ve made and the exciting adventures they…
How to Teach Children the Meaning of Thanksgiving Family, gratitude, and thankfulness are the true meaning of Thanksgiving. Follow this advice so your children can understand why Thanksgiving is important. Thanksgiving is a…