Parenting Home Learning
With all of the demands of schooling at home, it can be easy to lose sight of one very important thing: play. But we are here to remind you that play is very important.
Apr 10, 2020
Parenting Home Learning
In today’s hyper-connected world, it’s easy to see what everyone else is doing. As a result, we often fall into the comparison trap. We're here to help you get out of that trap.
Apr 09, 2020
Parenting Home Learning
Now that we've had some experience working at home with children, it's time to pause and reflect on what's working and what should be changed. Who should you ask to help you reevaluate? The kids!
Apr 08, 2020
Parenting Home Learning
These days, as we practice social distancing and stay home to the extent possible, support from our network looks different. While calling on support networks is more challenging during this time, it’s also more important than ever.
Apr 07, 2020
Parenting Home Learning
It’s the start of a new week, and many parents have now been schooling at home for a week or more. Let’s take a moment today to pause the juggling and think about the positives.
Apr 06, 2020
Parenting Home Learning
Schooling at home during a global crisis has mostly likely caused at least one moment of stress or anxiety. This is perfectly natural but it’s also important that we manage our feelings during this challenging time.
Apr 03, 2020
Parenting Home Learning
Kids thrive on routine. They need to know what to expect and what is expected of them. Routines help kids have a sense of control and predictability in their lives.
Apr 02, 2020
Parenting Home Learning
Builders often use scaffolding to allow workers to reach heights until the structure of the building is secure enough. Similarly, we can use scaffolding to help children increase their knowledge over time.
Apr 01, 2020
Parenting Home Learning
Each day, we’re sharing tips to help families manage this new reality of school at home. Today’s tip is to check your expectations.
Mar 31, 2020
Parenting Home Learning
COVID-19 has rearranged the way we live, and schooling at home is a new demand that thousands of families face. Each day, we'll share something you can do each day to manage anxiety and thrive in this new experience. Today's Tip: Acknowledge Your Feelings.
Mar 30, 2020
Parenting Social Emotional Health
COVID-19 has dramatically changed the way we live, work and experience the world around us as we practice social distancing. Here are three ways I am prioritizing self-care as a full-time parent who is also working full-time from home.
Mar 24, 2020
Parenting Activities
The reality of COVID-19 is an unparalleled time in our country’s history to pause, spend quality time with our families and find creative ways to engage our children. Here are some top activities to have fun as a family:
Mar 19, 2020
Parenting Education Home Learning
Here are some learning strategies to walk through together at home so you don’t just survive with your children, but thrive.
Mar 18, 2020
Parenting Relationships
Social distancing allows children to learn a valuable lesson, maybe one of the most important lessons of their childhood. Read more.
Mar 17, 2020
Parenting Education Home Learning
In the United States, schools are closing at a rapid pace and parents are in uncharted waters to figure out how to homeschool their children. We’ve got three strategies that will help!
Mar 17, 2020
Parenting
There’s no question that the Coronavirus COVID-19 is taking over our thoughts and conversations. This has left many parents wondering what they should say – and not say – to their children. Here are a few things to keep in mind in deciding what to share.
Mar 13, 2020
Parenting
Tired children have a harder time focusing at school, regulating their emotions and interacting with their peers. We have three tips to help your children get healthy sleep.
Mar 09, 2020
Education Parenting
While homework aids students with repetition exercises and memory, it can often limit evening family time. These three strategies will help children succeed in school without homework.
Jul 08, 2019
Parenting Equity Race
Parents understand it is important for children to celebrate the differences of others. Here are a few strategies that can help children value their unique friendships.
Jul 08, 2019
Brain Parenting
When you ask a teenager, "Why did you DO that?" and you get the blank stare -- remember, their brain is still under construction.
Jun 24, 2019
Parenting
We've adapted Dr. Gottman's Four Horsemen metaphor for working with teenagers. Take a look!
Jun 12, 2019
Parenting Relationships
How are adult relationships impacted by our childhood attachment style? Read on to learn more.
Apr 01, 2019
Social Emotional Health Parenting
Given its importance, how can we create environments where all children gain a sense of belonging? Here are three strategies that can help:
Feb 11, 2019
Parenting Equity Race
Every child deserves the opportunity to be successful based on his or her unique gifts and talents, but not every child has equitable opportunities.
Jan 29, 2019
Parenting
Thanks to Norman Rockwell and other idealistic portrayals of the holiday season, expectations for blissed-out perfection run high at this time of year. Reality, however, rarely measures up. Schedules are off, sugar intake is high, and Aunt Thelma is in town… Yikes!
Here are three strategies to help navigate holiday stressors.
Dec 05, 2018
Social Emotional Health Parenting
We reached out to everyone on the Momentous staff and asked what everyone does in their own families to show gratitude on Thanksgiving. Here are some of the responses.
Nov 25, 2018
Social Emotional Health Parenting
There’s nothing wrong with a good Black Friday deal, but if you’re looking to avoid the crowds this year, we’ve got an Anti- "Black Friday" suggestion for you.
Nov 23, 2018
Parenting
Six strategies for maximizing the positive aspects of adolescence.
Oct 20, 2018
Equity Parenting
Continuing our discussion about gender fluid children, we answer some common questions parents face when they have a very young child questioning their gender identity.
Jul 16, 2018
Parenting Equity
Parents of children who are transgender, gender fluid or gender questioning are on their own journey of acceptance. In this post we discuss that journey and the impact it can have.
Jul 09, 2018
Parenting Equity Race
Minerva Holmes asked her mixed-race family members to weigh in on what it's like growing up bi-racial. Here's what they had to say...
Dec 18, 2017
Social Emotional Health Parenting
When adults go on an airplane, we understand why we’re lining up, or taking our shoes off. But a 2-year-old might find the whole thing a little crazy.
Nov 20, 2017
Race Equity Parenting
Race is a topic that many parents shy away from. However, parents must realize that when nothing is said about race, a lot is actually being communicated. Read more...
Nov 13, 2017
Education Parenting
It’s back to school season, which means teachers everywhere are setting up classrooms and getting ready for the new year. At Momentous School, August means home visits: a week-long excursion visiting every student in his/her home. Keep reading...
Aug 14, 2017
Education Parenting
We’re big on parent involvement at Momentous School. Learn about how we involve families in our school community through our Parent Center.
May 15, 2017
Book Reviews Parenting
No one has time to read hundreds of books, especially parents! We've narrowed it to one recommended book for each period of adolescence. Plus - our favorite book for kids at each age, too!
Apr 17, 2017
Parenting
Sensory Processing can be a difficult topic to understand. This guest post from Dr. Jamie Chaves at The Center for Connection takes a deeper look.
Apr 04, 2017
Parenting
Technology isn't going away, but childhood is. This post is a friendly reminder to put away your phone and be present with your children.
Mar 28, 2017
Parenting
This may be the oldest trick in the book, but...
Mar 20, 2017
Parenting
You're wandering the aisles at the grocery store. Then, it happens. The tantrum.
Mar 16, 2017
Parenting
Let’s be honest – kids don’t need another boring adult telling them what to do.
Mar 13, 2017
Parenting
In this post, we discuss how to manage romantic relationships when children are involved. Keep reading...
Mar 11, 2017
Parenting
If we were to think that the kids were bad or broken, they would know. Read more...
Mar 06, 2017
Parenting
There's one very important concept we want everyone to know: attunement. What is attunement, and what do you need to know about it?
Feb 27, 2017
Parenting
We love the idea from Dr. Gottman about the magic ratio of positivity to negativity.
Feb 20, 2017
Parenting
Take the YES challenge with your teenager. Let us know your results!
Feb 06, 2017
Parenting
The time has come. Your child is asking for her own cell phone. What do you do next?
Feb 05, 2017
Parenting
There are really two ways to navigate the world. We can move away from things we fear, or we can move towards things we love.
Jan 30, 2017
Parenting
It's so easy to get caught up in the daily work of raising teenagers that we forget to look forward. Keep reading...
Jan 23, 2017
Parenting
Inside your teenager is the sweet little girl she once was. Take a moment to remember that.
Jan 16, 2017
Parenting
"If your teenager fails a test, that doesn’t mean she will never go to college. If your teenager gets in a fight, that doesn’t mean he’ll end up in prison." Keep reading...
Jan 09, 2017
Parenting
If teenagers have a superpower, it’s the ability to shoot a dagger right where it hurts. Say it with us now. It's not personal.
Jan 02, 2017
Parenting
This one tiny step can completely change an interaction with a teenager.
Dec 26, 2016
Parenting
"How was your day?" "Fine." - Sound familiar? Read on...
Nov 28, 2016
Parenting
So you're trying to connect with a teenager and getting nowhere. Try putting her in the role of consultant!
Nov 21, 2016
Parenting
Got a teenager who won't talk? Try this simple strategy!
Nov 14, 2016
Parenting
Don't run away from your monster. Hug it instead!
Nov 07, 2016
Parenting
The teenager years are a time to reframe our thinking on failure and struggle...
Oct 24, 2016
Parenting
The idea of dealing with adolescents can often be daunting for parents and educators. We'd like to reframe how we think about teenagers. Read on...
Oct 10, 2016
Parenting
The incredibly inspirational Lizzie Velasquez shares this guest post on advice for parents of children with disabilities. Read on...
Aug 15, 2016
Parenting
We know that a secure attachment is best for children, but what happens when they don’t have that? What does that look like for children, and how can we, as adults who work with children, care for and connect with these kids?
Aug 08, 2016
Parenting
Some children need extra support when they're facing a separation from their parents, even if it's just a brief time away. Read on for strategies on how to ease the separation.
Aug 01, 2016
Parenting
Read Michelle Kinder's post in TIME on terrible things the election is teaching children, and how to counter them.
Jul 11, 2016
Parenting
In light of last night's tragic violence in Dallas, we are re-posting this article with advice for talking to children about bad things in the news.
Jul 08, 2016
Parenting
The wonderful Dr. Tina Payne Bryson shares about attachment in this guest video blog post. Take a look!
Jul 04, 2016
Parenting
Learn more about the single greatest predictor of success for children in this deep dive into attachment.
Jun 27, 2016
Parenting
There are many ways to think about ADHD, but here's another one.
Apr 13, 2016
Parenting Equity
We've talked about raising girls. But there's a lot to say about raising boys, too. Dr. Matt Leahy weighs in.
Apr 11, 2016
Parenting
Wouldn’t it be nice if we gave directions and our kids followed them… the first time…every time? Now come back to reality. Let's chat about kids who aren't following directions.
Apr 08, 2016
Parenting
Should we tell our children what to do? Should we let them make their own decisions? Read our back and forth conversation about allowing children to question authority.
Apr 06, 2016
Parenting Equity
Raising a girl to be strong, competent and engaged can feel like a daunting task. These strategies might help.
Apr 01, 2016
Parenting
Sometimes I need this reminder, so I wanted to share it in case others needed reminding, too.
Mar 30, 2016
Parenting
Moving to a new house? Switching schools? How can we help children transition through these big changes in life? Keep reading...
Mar 25, 2016
Parenting
When a child is old enough to access technology, gets a cell phone of her own and starts signing up for social media accounts, many parents wonder how to monitor. Read her text messages? Know her Facebook password? Here's our advice.
Mar 23, 2016
Parenting
We know that trying to fix our children's problems for them doesn't usually work. So what should we do when they want to talk?
Mar 21, 2016
Parenting
We want kids to understand that the goal of learning is to use what they know to help others and make the world a better place.
Mar 18, 2016
Parenting
Raising children with two cultures is both an amazing opportunity and an occasional challenge. Read more...
Mar 14, 2016
Parenting
A reader wrote in to ask us how to set appropriate consequences for her children. Read our response...
Mar 09, 2016
Parenting
Helping children cope with grief can be one of the hardest challenges we face as adults. Here is a breakdown by age that can help you connect at an appropriate level.
Mar 07, 2016
Parenting
Let's talk about how to raise a child to be un-spoiled, and how to un-spoil a child who we accidentally let go down the wrong path a little too long.
Mar 04, 2016
Parenting
You probably haven't thought about anger like this before.
Mar 02, 2016
Parenting
How to talk to teens about drinking, PLUS - what to do when they slip up. Keep reading...
Feb 29, 2016
Parenting
As parents, our first instinct might be to take over and solve this issue for our children. Read this post for a different method for handling bullying.
Feb 26, 2016
Parenting
When working with kids with anxiety, our goal shouldn't be to get rid of it altogether, but we definitely want to give kids tools to help them channel it. Keep reading...
Feb 22, 2016
Parenting
What do I tell my kid when bad things happen in the news? How much is too much? Should I not say anything? Answers to your pressing questions about talking to kids about current events.
Feb 19, 2016
Parenting
If you think someone you love is in an abusive relationship, keep reading...
Feb 17, 2016
Parenting
This post is part of our “I’m Stumped: Our Answers to Your Common Parenting Dilemmas” series.
Feb 15, 2016
Parenting
We've all been there. The dreaded power struggle. Here's how to avoid the land of "Because I said so."
Feb 12, 2016