| By: Melissa Benaroya The Art of Nurturing Gratitude and Appreciation Yes, we all do it. We make them say “thank you” even when they’re not feeling gratitude or appreciation. Maybe they just don’t understand or recognize what there is to be grateful for? Regardless, over and over I hear parents say to their Read More
| By: Melissa Benaroya Addressing Bullying: Teaching Children to Be Active Bystanders Addressing bullying has less to do with the person who’s bullying and more to do with those who observe it. Help your kids learn to be an active bystander.Read More
| By: Melissa Benaroya Bullying Prevention for a Safe School Year One of the biggest concerns parents have about sending their kiddos off to school is whether their children have the tools and skills to handle peer pressure and bullying.Read More
| By: Melissa Benaroya How Social-Emotional Skills Are Helping My Family Adapt to Our New Country Were my children thrilled when we informed them we were moving to Costa Rica with only six months notice? The answer: Both no and yes. My 11-year-old son said it sounded cool, but my 13-year-old daughter began acting like we were sabotaging her veRead More
| By: Melissa Benaroya Summer Sanity Series Part 2: Keeping Your Summer Fun On Track Summer is in full swing now and everyone is embracing the sunshine and the warm weather. With all the fun summer activities, parents tend to get a little more relaxed in their parenting. Being a bit more flexible and going with the flow can be wonRead More
| By: Melissa Benaroya Summer Sanity Series Part 1: Starting Your Summer Off Right As we head into summer, it can be helpful to set clear expectations for our kids, in order to avoid challenges and ensure that everyone in the family has fun. The summer months tend to create a relaxed approach to daily life and can often lead to Read More
| By: Melissa Benaroya Your Child’s Golden Ticket to Success in the 21st Century Job Market CFC's parenting expert Melissa Benaroya explains how social-emotional skills are vital to your child's workplace success down the road. Read More
| By: Melissa Benaroya Mothering Yourself: Making Self-Care a Win-Win It is critical that the needs of the parent come FIRST for everyone in the family to thrive. CFC's parenting expert Melissa Benaroya explains why.Read More
| By: Melissa Benaroya Keeping Kids Safe Taking time to educate and prepare your child for the unforeseeable is not only wise, but can also provide peace of mind. CFC parenting blogger Melissa Benaroya explains.Read More
| By: Melissa Benaroya Teaching Civility During Divisive Times Can skills like empathy, problem solving, and perspective taking help nurture civility in our children? CFC's parenting expert Melissa Benaroya believes so. Read More