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Remote Instruction, Parent-Student Conflict, and the Need to Consult: Part 11
posted: Nov. 18, 2020.
In my previous blog, I began to share the importance of understanding children’s unreasonable and illogical behaviors in order to craft a successful response. Read more -
Keep ‘Em Flying: A Formula for Navigating the Covid Period
posted: Nov. 11, 2020.
Many years ago I had the good fortune of studying with one of the pioneers of family therapy, Dr. Carl Whitaker, and one of his disciples, Dr. David Keith, a Read more
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Remote Instruction, Parent-Student Conflict, and the Need to Consult
posted: Oct. 29, 2020.
In a recent blog, I outlined the challenges inherent in conducting remote instruction with students whose executive functioning was being sorely challenged. Some of the most prominent challenges come from Read more
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School is Open: Signs Parents Should Look for in Kids That Indicate Trouble May Be Brewing
posted: Oct. 28, 2020.
I recently wrote about the emotional fallout of returning to school, including the fact that reduced time schedules for in-person instruction and smaller classes which may not include best friends Read more -
Emotional Contagion in the Age of Covid
posted: Oct. 28, 2020.
While the news is dominated by concern about catching covid, there is another powerful contagion at work that has been propelling individuals to act in both constructive and destructive ways. Read more -
The Emotional Fallout of Schools Re-Opening: Considering The Mental Health Needs of All
posted: Oct. 28, 2020.
As stakeholders debate the medical pros and cons of in-person vs. remote return to instruction, it is of equal importance to consider the mental health needs of all involved. Re-experiencing Read more -
The Importance of Attending to and Enhancing Relationships Between Stakeholders During School Re-Opening: Saying and Hearing Everything
posted: Oct. 28, 2020.
The basic psychological principles of saying everything, willingness to listen to everything, joining, and sustaining/building relationships apply even more than usual during the covid period. With so much uncertainty, Margaret Read more -
Emotional Contagion in the Age of Covid
posted: Oct. 28, 2020.
While the news is dominated by concern about catching covid, there is another powerful contagion at work that has been propelling individuals to act in both constructive and destructive ways. Read more -
Worried About Your Student’s Progress During Remote Learning? Benchmarking and Progress Monitoring Can Help
posted: Oct. 28, 2020.
The sudden school closures this past spring catapulted school districts into the realm of remote instruction with little preparation. Virtual learning was the safest way to attend classes; however, some Read more -
To Test or Not to Test: The Pros and Cons of Remote and in-Person Testing During Covid
posted: Oct. 28, 2020.
Like many other aspects of life during covid, the decision about whether to test, and, if so, whether to test remotely or in-person has raised many issues to consider. The Read more -
How to Talk with Kids about Racism and Violence: A Starting Point
posted: Oct. 28, 2020.
Being a parent these days is becoming even more challenging than ever before. First, we have had to navigate the pandemic with our kids, including the uncertainty and the resultant Read more -
Being a Good Enough Parent In the Age of Covid-19
posted: Oct. 28, 2020.
Back in 2011, I wrote a blog entitled, “Becoming A Good Enough Parent,” and just recently, I gave a webinar about the importance of being “good enough” for parents struggling Read more -
Remote Instruction Fatigue: The New Epidemic
posted: Oct. 28, 2020.
It has been approximately eight weeks since we were placed on stay at home status, requiring teachers, students, faculty, and practitioners of all kinds to pivot to provide instruction and Read more -
The Kids May Be All Right: How About the Parents?
posted: Oct. 28, 2020.
To quote that famous philosopher, Adam Sandler, “If I’m teaching math to my kids, this country is in trouble!” This is a sentiment shared by many parents as they have Read more -
Combating Social Isolation, Negative Thinking, and Uncertainty During the Pandemic
posted: Oct. 28, 2020.
All of us value certainty and the ability to control our lives. While everyday life normally poses challenges to both certainty and control, the current pandemic raises the bar. We Read more -
Using Stay at Home Time to Better Understand and Manage Your Child’s Online Gaming Practices
posted: Oct. 28, 2020.
Even in normal times, parents complain about their children’s’ online gaming habits. They wonder why kids need to be online from the moment they return from school to all hours Read more