Feeling blah? You’re not alone. Many parents are struggling emotionally.
Author: Matt Albert
Dr. Matt Albert is the executive director at the Center for Reflective Communities, a non-profit that provides early intervention and parent training to enhance relationships between children and caregivers. Prior to joining CRC, he founded and ran New Los Angeles Charter Schools, independent public charter schools serving 600 students in grades K-8. He taught middle and high school for over a decade. He lives in Los Angeles and has two school-age children.
The isolation caused by the pandemic has led to more imaginative (and sometimes odd) behaviors. It can be both worrisome and hilarious.
There’s talk of repeating this school year. It’s a terrible idea. I have no clue what my kids have learned this year. Based on the
It hasn’t all been negative, but the time has come to reopen schools and look forward.. I don’t have a pod. I don’t see friends.
The CDC says yes. But how do we know for sure?
Reflective parenting can lead to healthy child development and can protect against the negative impact of stress and adversity.
Put aside the cliches and focus on commitments that will actually help in the new year.
If we step back for a wider perspective, this year was more like Picasso’s La Guernica than Monet’s Water Lilies. Life for parents is chaotic, confusing, and messy right now.