If and when kids return to the classroom this fall, kids can expect a whole list of guidelines to follow to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Whether your child has started out in the classroom or you’re hoping she gets there soon, one of the most challenging precautions for kids will be wearing a […]
Has COVID-19 become the new modern-day cooties?
COVID-19 has taken the world by storm and has disrupted so many of our lives as we know it. For kids, the uncertainty of what this school year will bring, their activities cancelled or severely modified, mandatory mask wearing and social distancing has left some feeling scared, anxious or at the very least unhappy. Stress […]
A new normal: How kids can best present themselves in virtual classrooms
Returning to school for the 2020-21 school year is going to be anything but normal and will look at lot different than in years past. As COVID-19 cases continue to remain high across Ohio, many districts are moving to online instruction. Videoconferencing tools, such as Zoom or WebEx, can enhance student-teacher interactions while students learn […]
Is another lockdown on the horizon? Helping kids prepare for the unknown
With COVID-19 cases continuing to increase across Ohio, the spike might soon keep parents and kids at home and away from others to help stop the spread of the virus. Adjusting to a new normal and routine is stressful for everyone, especially for kids who may have trouble with change. Dr. Laura Markley, a pediatrician […]
How to talk to our kids about racism
Given the tragic and racially charged current events — both in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd and now in our own backyards as protests break out across the nation — many parents are trying to navigate conversations with their children about race and diversity. “Kids need to be able to have frank conversations […]
