How Administrators Can Support Remote SEL CFC Research Scientist writes about the value of supporting both students’ and teachers’ social-emotional skills and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic and includes research-based tips and advice for administrators. Read More Read More at EdTech Magazine
Why it’s so hard to identify seasonal depression in kids, and how to help Clinical psychologist and mental health expert Dr. Mylien Duong chats with The Washington Post about seasonal depression in kids. She offers parents tips to help identify symptoms of depression and anxiety in their children this winter.Read More Read More at The Washington Post
How Moms Can Beat The ‘Winter Blues’ This Year Moms.com reporter interviews clinical psychologist and Winter Well-Being spokesperson Dr. Mylien Duong about why it’s important for parents to look after their mental health this winter.Read More Read More at Moms
Mental health experts offer tips for dealing with COVID-19 vaccine anxiety Clinical psychologist and Winter Well-Being spokesperson Dr. Mylien Duong interviews with KOMO News about stress and anxiety fueled by the COVID-19 vaccine. She offers tips and strategies for managing feelings of anxiety and worry during ambiguous and unpredictable situations.Read More Read More at KOMO News
As the pandemic trudges on, what to say to our kids VP of Education, Research, and Impact at Committee for Children Dr. Tia Kim interviews with The Hechinger Report about how to talk to kids about COVID-19 and all the changes and disruptions to their life at school, home, and beyond. Read More Read More at The Hechinger Report
Finding Your Village: Virtual Parenting Support Groups for Seattle-Area Families ParentMap writes about Committee for Children’s text-based mentoring platform for new parents, Nurture Seattle and other Seattle-based new parent organizations that pivoted to provide a virtual village from day one through low-contact supply distribution, online support groups and individualized mentoring. Read More Read More at ParentMap
Parent Day Jobs: Meet Jordan Posamentier Committee for Children director of policy and advocacy, Jordan Posamentier speaks with ParentMap in the days after the 2020 presidential election about the work Committee for Children is doing to support educators, students and families during the pandemic, and how parents can best help their kids thrive in testing times.Read More Read More at ParentMap
Gifts for kids 2020: Top toys, dolls and games for lasting fun The Seattle Times writes about great holiday gift ideas for children, including Purrble, the smart toy designed by Committee for Children and Sproutel that helps teach children to self-soothe.Read More Read More at The Seattle Times
Money can lead to better pandemic parenting, study finds The Hechinger Report chatted with program manager Jennifer Duval about Committee for Children’s new parent mentoring program, Nurture Seattle. The program pivoted its services during COVID-19 to be 100% remote and help pregnant women and new moms with additional mental health support. Read More Read More at The Hechinger Report
How One Company Is Helping Kids Cope During The Coronavirus Forbes writes about Purrble, a new smart toy designed by Committee for Children and Sproutel, that is helping kids calm down and manage big emotions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.Read More Read More at Forbes