Education, Mental Health, School Challenges, Special Challenges Common Misconceptions & Facts about ADHD During the distance-learning phase of the pandemic, many parents began noticing new behaviors in their children that can be tricky to... Continue Reading
Education, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips 5 Tips to Ease the Transition Back to School Some parents dread the start of the school year, having enjoyed lazy mornings and extra snuggle and play time with their children.... Continue Reading
Education, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, School Challenges Parent Self-Care Tips for a Smoother Back-to-School Transition Growing up, my favorite time of year was Back to School! It meant a new haircut, new clothes, new shoes, a new backpack, notebooks with... Continue Reading
Books, Education, Jewish The Four Children of Passover: How to Engage Children and Teens in the Passover Seder Spring has sprung and as the Center for Children and Youth is part of Jewish Family and Children’s Services, many in our community... Continue Reading
Choosing Schools, Education, Parenting Relationships, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Preschool, Preteens & Teens Choosing a School Community that Fits Your Whole Family I have worked with parents who are making school choices for their children for many years. They are always surprised when I talk to... Continue Reading
Education Waiting to Hear From Colleges? 6 Tips to Manage the Stress By Mimi Ezray, LCSW, MPH, Director of Children’s Clinical Services at Parents Place on the Peninsula It’s that time of year... Continue Reading
Choosing Schools, Education Choosing an Elementary School—A Community Your Whole Family Can Enjoy It’s the time of year when families of 4-year-olds focus on the next big step in their child’s schooling—Kindergarten and... Continue Reading
Bullying Prevention, Discipline & Behavior, Education, Media Safety, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Preteens & Teens 13 Reasons Why—My child wants to watch it, how do I decide? The popular Netflix series, 13 Reasons Why, has caused controversy among some who think the show glorifies teen suicide. The series... Continue Reading
Education, Leisure & Vacation Take Part in Citizen Science, Part Two: 8 Year-Round Outdoor Observation Projects for Kids Take Part in Citizen Science, Part Two: 8 Year-Round Outdoor Observation Projects for Kids Outdoor observation, learning and fun... Continue Reading
Choosing Schools, Education Public or Private Elementary School: Making the Best Choice for Your Family Choosing an elementary school for your child can be a daunting process. In the Bay Area, we have many choices, which is good and bad... Continue Reading
