Elementary Years
6-11 years old
Great stage to focus on! Ages 6–11 (the elementary years) bring big shifts: kids are more independent, social dynamics matter more, and school/learning start to shape much of their daily life. Parents’ questions and concerns in this stage usually revolve around school success, friendships, discipline, emotions, and growing independence.
This space is created to share helpful tools and insights as you walk through this demanding but wonderful stage of your child’s life.
Courses
How to Cope with Stress During Covid-19
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, life in our country looks very different, and every parent is wondering the same thing: Now what?
Could Your Parenting Use a Spring-Cleaning? Here’s How To Know.
Every parent needs to assess their strategies now and then. This is the trick to paring down your parenting toolkit for real results.
4 Back-to-Virtual-School Tips for Parents
Is your child online learning this fall? Here are some tips to ease your child (and you) into remote schooling this fall.
How to Balance Your Child’s Screen Time During COVID-19 Pandemic
Your child may be on her screen more during this time. Don’t add to your stress. Give yourself time to navigate this new territory in real life and online.
Transgender Bathroom Policy: What the Government Can’t Tell You, But a Pediatrician Can
The practice of opening bathrooms to transgender children poses not only a bodily risk, but a psychological one as well. Here, a doctor’s perspective.
Should Your Kids Grow Up in a Bubble?
The downsides of letting your kid grow up in a bubble can be hazardous—but they can also be helpful. Here are my tips on making your child feel valued.
Podcasts
