Dear Dr. Renee, We are huge Star War fans. How young can children start watching the Star Wars movies? Momikan Sywalker Dear Momikan Skywalker, Happy “May the Fourth” Day! I’m afraid I don’t have a clear black (dark side) or white (rebellion) answer for this. However, I do have an opinion … You know your […]
Keeping Memorial Day Meaningful
Dear Dr. Renee,I have young children and want to celebrate Memorial Day in a meaningful way. We don’t have anyone in our family who has served in the military or made that ultimate sacrifice. How can I observe this holiday with young children?-Rosie Dear Rosie, Thank you for wanting to teach your children what Memorial […]
Is it Possible to Help My Child Be More Resilient as We Exit the Pandemic?
Dear Dr. Renee,Is it possible to help my child be more resilient as we exit the pandemic? Is this a born-in thing that some people have and others don’t?-J.A. Dear J, I am so glad you asked! As we exit the pandemic, I am working with a number of parents to help their children become more […]
Teaching Patience as we exit the Pandemic: How to Help Your Child Be Patient
Dear Dr. Renee,I know you have written about kids not interrupting before, but I need help teaching my kids to be patient. What happens when they get back to school this fall and don’t wait for someone else to take a turn?– Allie Dear Allie,This is a question I hear a lot – and not just […]
For Self Care: Get Up Before the Kids They Say!
Dear Dr. Renee,I hear all the time that I should “get up before my kids” so that I can have time for myself. My oldest wakes up around 6:30/7 AM. I am not a morning person. I can not do it. Any suggestions to help me make time for self care?-Ceci Dear Ceci, I can […]
Academic Slide – Should You Be Worried?
Dear Dr. Renee,This has been a tough year. I know school is still a few months off, but how do I help prepare my kids? I think they are going to be miles and miles behind academically.-Sam Dear Sam,I am currently working with many parents who are worrying about their children’s academic progress right now. I […]