by Cecilia Hilkey | parenting
Recently, one of the most common parenting questions we’ve been asked is, “How do I manage my own anxiety internally while juggling my kid’s worry too?” We get it. There is a lot that you could be worried about right now… inside and outside your family. A little while...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | parenting
We talked with Rosalind Wiseman, author of Queen Bees and Wannabes, about how to respect your child’s privacy online, while also keeping them safe. We asked her… Should parents check their child’s phone? Is it appropriate for parents to post things online about their...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | empathy, parenting
We’re going to tell you a quick story about our days as classroom teachers to illustrate something about human nature and parenting. It’ll all make sense in a second. We promise. Each fall, when Jason and I were preschool teachers we got new students in our classroom....read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | parenting
Around our house, the leaves are just starting to turn from the greens and browns of summer to the yellows and reds of fall. The figs have all been picked, cherries are gone, and we’re getting to the end of the blackberries from the bush outside our living room...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | parenting
A friend of mine shared some interesting research… People who KNOW they will experience a painful electric shock have less anxiety and distress than those who are told they have a 50% chance of experiencing one. Or said in another way, humans would rather experience...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | compassion, parenting
This one is for you if you have kids at home (like we do) who are overly self-critical. It’s hard to be a teen these days, especially if you are a girl. There is a lot of pressure on teens to look a certain way, to be popular, to achieve in school and sports and...read more
