Parenting With Teacher Nancy

  While we are stuck together as we shelter in place, and this summer (whatever that might look like), it's important to be present, really present, with each family member.  Sometimes when we are together too much, we forget to "see" each other.   Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson, authors of my favorite parenting books, describe how to "show up" and connect with your family.  Do You Really "See" Your Child Taking risks is an important part of childhood (more on that next).  But how do you calculate this risk moving out of the pandemic, and deciding who to see(grandparents, friends...) and where to go (school, daycare, camps...).  Emily Oster, the economist and author of Crib Sheet and Expecting Better, helps parents understand how to evaluate risk. How to Decide: Grandparents and Day Care . Allowing your children to take risks as they play, whether on their own or with others, is an essential part of development. For those of you who have read

Dream and plan for the future of your family together with your partner this coming Saturday night, June 6:  Creating a Family Vision and Mission .  Geared for prenatal to adolescent parents.  Join me on Zoom! If you're ready for Part 2: Creating a Family Plan With Rituals on June 13, register here . Find out more here .  Not to worry, the impact of  social distancing/isolation will be minimal  for your kids. I've  heard too many parents concerned about how this pandemic will also effect their learning and future. Many parents assume young children learn as adults do.  In reality, if they are loved and have time to play freely, they will thrive.  Debunking the Belief That Earlier Is Better Serious Need For Play Let your child/ren play on their own, and play with them when you want.  They will grow up well. **There is new evidence that some children do benefit from academic rigor at a young age, but those are the children whose parents do not read parenting blogs, the s