by James G. Wellborn and Stacy Jagger It is so much easier to talk to children about social distancing (see our previous column about talking to children) because you can tell them and then make them do what they are supposed to do whether they want to or not. Teens on the other hand, argue, complain and then try to …
Parenting through COVID-19: Kids and Isolation and Social Distancing
by James G. Wellborn and Stacy Jagger This virus thing is creating pandemonium and chaos—in my LIVING ROOM! What part of “You can’t go out” did you not understand?” “No, you can’t meet up with your friends. We are trying to stop a pandemic here!” (although according to us, you shouldn’t use the term pandemic to keep from scaring the …
Parenting In The Time of COVID-19: Movies About Isolation To Watch With Your Teen
While you are locked up with your teenager day after day after day after day after day (after day), you can run out of things to occupy your time. Could there be a more perfect solution than family movie night?! But what movies are both entertaining and yet provide an opportunity for you to discuss important issues with your child. …
Parenting in the Time of COVID-19: Talking to Teens About the Virus
This blog is the second of a series of columns Stacy Jagger, LMFT, RPT-S and I have written for the Williamson Home Page publications that provides information and suggestions about parenting through the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a follow-up to the talking with kids column focusing on talking to teens about the same issues. You can find the column in …
Parenting in the Time of COVID-19: Talking to Kids about the Virus
This blog is the first of a series of columns I have written with Stacy Jagger, LMFT, RPT-S providing information and suggestions about parenting through the COVID-19 pandemic. These blogs will help you explain to your kids what is happening as well as how to deal with the various challenges of having kids home for the next month or more. …
Parenting In The Time of COVID-19: Specific Questions Kids May Have about the Virus
This blog has some questions kids may ask about COVID-19. These blogs have been written with Stacy Jagger, LMFT, RPT-S to provide information and suggestions about parenting through the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a follow-up to the talking with kids column focusing on talking to teens about the same issues. You can find the original column here. Once you have …
Thoughts on Anxiety, School Shooters and Being a Good Person
Some time ago, I spent an evening with middle and high school parents as part of a panel discussion on stress and anxiety last year. It was supposed to be about stress and anxiety in kids, though for some reason we kept turning to PARENT anxiety and stress. (Imagine that!). The frequency of anxiety in children and teens has been …
Thirteen Things to Talk to Your Teen About 13 Reasons Why A Parent’s Guide Episode 13: Side 7A Random Acts of Kindness & Noticing Others
[Note: It has recently come to light that the author of the book this video series was based on has been expelled from The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators for violation of their harassment policy as reported by Deadline.] Thirteen Reasons Why, a video series based on a best-selling teen novel, is the story of a 17 year …
Thirteen Things to Talk to Your Teen About 13 Reasons Why A Parent’s Guide Episode 12: Side 6B Alcohol and Drugs & Decision Making
[Note: It has recently come to light that the author of the book this video series was based on has been expelled from The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators for violation of their harassment policy as reported by Deadline.] Thirteen Reasons Why, a video series based on a best-selling teen novel, is the story of a 17 year old …
Thirteen Things to Talk to Your Teen About 13 Reasons Why A Parent’s Guide Episode 11: Side 6A Missed Opportunities & Judging Others
[Note: It has recently come to light that the author of the book this video series was based on has been expelled from The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators for violation of their harassment policy as reported by Deadline.] Thirteen Reasons Why, a video series based on a best-selling teen novel, is the story of a 17 year old …