The Art of Civil Conversations: 9 Parent Strategies

Father and teenage son having a tense conversation

Are you an educator? You may be interested in our Conflict Resolution Curriculum for students. Learn more here.

“Are you out of your mind? You’re not old enough to go to a climate change demonstration. What do you even know about the climate? Besides, we’re in the middle a pandemic.

The Unexpected Magic of Thank You Notes: 9 Strategies to Help Your Child Get Started

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By Hillary Hurst Bush, PhD

Mariela was so excited to graduate from middle school this spring. Even though the celebrations looked different this year due to the pandemic, she was moved by all the family members and friends who came together to celebrate this special milestone with her.

The Positive Value of Conflict Resolution

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By Gene Beresin, Executive Director

Are you an educator? You may be interested in our Conflict Resolution Curriculum for students. Learn more here.

Conflict is a natural part of our lives. We inevitably have disagreements with others from time to time in our values, beliefs, behavior, and much more.

Getting to the Finish Line: Will You Choose Endurance or Resilience?

By Khadijah Booth Watkins, Associate Director

It’s probably safe to say that 2020 has taken quite a toll on many of us. This has resulted in a number of reactions, particularly in our mental health. That being said, now that we have made it to 2021, despite the rollout of vaccinations, we continue in our new and modified routines built to cope with the ongoing impact of the pandemic.

How Do We Heal From Here? A Guide for Families and Our Nation

By Gene Beresin, Executive Director

I cannot think of a time in recent history when our nation was more polarized, and resentment and anger so pervasive. One thing we know, though, is that our kids and teens are watching, picking up on, and asking questions about the intensity of it all. There are calls for unity and healing almost everywhere we turn.

9 Self-Care Tips for Teachers

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By Sara Rattigan, Communications Director and Gene Beresin, Executive Director

Download “Self-Care Tips for Educators” – perfect for posting in your school or classroom!

Since COVID-19, teachers have continued to feel additional pressures on top of their already demanding work lives:

Being responsible for teaching and emotionally supp

Coping With Disaster Fatigue: A Guide for Families

Tired boy staring out his window at gray weather

By Gene Beresin, Executive Director

Mother nature has not been easy on us, lately.

We have shouldered one weather-related crisis after another. The United States has had a record number of wildfires, tropical storms, derechos, and tornados. And these disasters do not include other serious weather-related concerns, like record-breaking heat, droughts, floods, or mud slides.

Anger Management: Ways to Help You and Your Kids Stay in Control

By Gene Beresin, Executive Director

Everyone gets angry from time to time — parents and kids alike.

Anger is a normal emotion that’s part of the “fight or flight” response. This means it’s an emotion that informs us that something in our lives is threatening, frustrating, upsetting, or unfair.