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Infographic - PARENTING IN HARD TIMES - 10 things to keep in mind Did you get the manual for parenting in hard times? Don't worry - we didn't either. The good ...news is we can take care of our kids without having all the answers to what lies ahead. What matters most to kids is being able to lean on an adult who will be their answer to comfort, contact, and closeness. Research on resiliency consistently demonstrates that kids do better under stress when they have one strong, caring, emotionally available adult to connect to. You can download a copy here - http://macnamara.ca/downloads/

There is nothing more stressful than emotional wounding, yet evidence strongly indicates that our children’s world is becoming a more wounding place. Although o...ur educational systems have never tried harder to reduce discrimination and bullying as well as teach empathy, these efforts are proving futile as they do not address the underlying roots of the problems. Join Gordon Neufeld for a full-day livestream seminar on May 23rd as he reveals surprising solutions to this distressing problem answers that every adult who cares for children should know. https://neufeldinstitute.org//keeping-children-safe-in-a-/

Explore a chameleon's creature powers with this creative Wild Kratts color-changing chameleon craft project! Ask your child: Are there any animals like this where we live? What are the creature powers of the animals in our neighborhood?

Our Vancouver conference was supposed to take place this past weekend. Of course, we were very disappointed to give up the opportunity to gather in-person with ...many of you. Instead, Dr. Neufeld was able to offer a livestream presentation of his evening address, Parenting through the Pandemic, on April 16th. We're pleased to share the recording with you below and trust that you'll find this insight helpful for yourself or friends/family you share it with. https://youtu.be/HNnXutm7p4g

Are your kids driving each other nuts while everyone is hunkered down at home? The good news: siblings can come out of this difficult time more closely bonded.

Frustration is the root emotion that drives tantrums, upset, and aggression. It is often misunderstood as anger which will prevent us from working at a root lev...el to restore balance, perspective, and rest to a child, teen, or adult. Frustration is the emotion that drives us to change the things that don't work for us or that need to stop. Sometimes we need to be the one to change. Adults can help children have a relationship with their frustration which will help them emotionally mature. You can download this infographic at http://macnamara.ca/downloads/ To read more see Chapter 7 in Rest, Play, Grow

A good read for all of us as we find our way through this pandemic.

Missing Shannon Daycare and all my friends!