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Managing Difficult Behaviors with Small Brooklyn Psychology

Details: Parent Category: Parenting Advice; Category: Behavior and Discipline

We recently held a webinar with Jill DiPietro, LCSW, at Small Brooklyn Psychology to address some of the behavioral challenges that may be exacerbated in the age of Covid. Read on for notes on breaking the coercive cycle, modeling positive behaviors, and more.

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My daycare is reopening. What questions should I ask?

Details: Parent Category: Advice - Childcare and Education; Category: Preschool/ Daycare Advice

In the age of coronavirus, the needle on best practices is constantly moving, turning decisions like whether to send your child back to daycare or even whether to visit the playground into a complex cost-benefit analysis. Information is the best defense against all that worry and uncertainty, so we’ve compiled some PSP member experiences and some questions to ask your daycare so that you and your family can proceed with confidence.

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Multilingual and Bilingual Resources

Details: Parent Category: Home Life; Category: Languages & Culture

From books to bookstores, blogs, and more, here are some resources and ideas for raising a family with multiple languages.

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Terrific TV Shows for Kids of All Genders

Details: Parent Category: Advice - Activities; Category: Book & Movie Lists For Kids, Tweens and Teens

One PSP member on our 3s group asks: “I am looking through PBS Kids to find the next show to get my daughter hooked on, but I'm noticing that the characters tend to be boys or are all pink and girly.” Our media-savvy members came to the rescue with high-quality kids shows that feature girl characters without reinforcing stereotypes. Read on for the recs!

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