In many respects, the teenage years mirror a lot of the intellectual, social and emotional development that takes place during toddler hood. During both stages of development, children are learning exciting new skill sets, but are also testing boundaries in new and sometimes inappropriate ways. As teenagers assert their need for both freedom and independence, […]
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We are in mourning at The Family Tree today, not only over the senseless death of George Floyd, whose family and community held a memorial service in Minneapolis yesterday. We are in mourning over all of the injustices facing families and communities of color every day, families who have grown tired and weary of the
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Many families have been under tremendous stress and changes since the beginning of this pandemic. However, for single parents, the sudden change of having to adjust has been overwhelming and taxing on them mentally, physically and emotionally. From getting through the day to day life under quarantine while juggling working from home, remote learning, and
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Everyday life is changing, and children may be struggling with significant adjustments to their routines which could Conflict is a natural part of cohabitation with a spouse or romantic partner. Especially during these stressful times, it is normal and healthy to have verbal disagreements with your loved ones when these disagreements are peacefully resolved. However,
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Everyday life is changing, and children may be struggling with significant adjustments to their routines which could interfere with their sense of structure and security. Young people, including infants and toddlers are observers of people and their environments. They notice and respond to stress in their parents and other caregivers. It is important to keep
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As a parent, it’s important to practice self-care first if you want to be ready to help others. It’s difficult to take care of others’ needs if we don’t manage our own well-being first. Once you feel more grounded, helping others cope with their stress can also make your community stronger, and you can start
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We are approaching the end of month one with schools closed and most people staying home with their children. This is a huge change for many families, and by now the ideas are probably running thin on how to keep children entertained and happy. Hopefully, you are starting to adjust to your new routine, and
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Having the ability to see friends and family face-to-face is difficult right now and some children might be struggling with this isolation. One of the ways children may be able to engage in activities with their friends is to incorporate virtual play dates. With the use of Facetime, Google Duo, WhatsApp and Skype, children are able to enjoy fun activities with their
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As the Coronavirus pandemic unfolds, it is important for the health and wellbeing of our communities that we adhere to the requirements of social distancing – staying home if you can, and staying 6 feet away from one another when out in public. That said, it’s also important to remember that physical distance does not
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UPDATED 4/13/2020 Below is a list of all the latest resources we can find to support your families’ needs during the COVID-19 epidemic. If you find anything else useful you think everyone should know, please message us on social media and we will add here. We hope to keep this page up-to date with the
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