As we are all relying on video chats to stay connected with friends and relatives, we all need ideas on keeping connections strong when we can't see one another in person. Video chatting with children can be a struggle, as not all children can or want to sit in front...
Balancing work responsibilities while supporting your children's virtual learning is no easy task. Whether you are working inside or outside your home, hosting a classroom in your home at same time is incredibly difficult. A parent can only wear so many 'hats' at...
Battles surrounding bedtime is not a new phenomenon. Families around the world experience their child’s determination and persistence when it comes to bedtime. Challenges might include refusing to begin their bedtime routine, asking for endless more stories, or just...
We all know the dangers that lurk online and it is important to consider how to make screen time safe for children who may be impulsive, desperate to connect, lonely, or otherwise at risk. It is never too late to have a conversation about screen time safety, but it is...
Virtual learning is HARD on everyone As a parent in the midst of a virtual learning, you may be finding yourself having to wear way too many hats, more than you probably ever anticipated. You may also find yourself muttering a few choice words or phrases to yourself...
Executive functioning involves the many different ways our brain helps us with everyday tasks. Executive functioning skills help us... Analyze the world around usReason out possible actions and reactions Provide us with the tools to take the proper next...
How do we keep kids connected with friends during quarantine? At first, FaceTime and Zoom calls were welcomed but now they may feel exhausting and perhaps, even anxiety provoking or overwhelming for your child. But, helping our children stay connected with friends is...
Tired of trying to manage virtual learning while you're working form home? 5-Tips to get your child virtual learning independently! If you have been supporting your child side-by-side during virtual learning you are probably itching for ways to get them learning...
We asked our therapists what they love the most about doing online therapy and heard a resounding message that getting to meet with clients in the comfort of their own home has been powerful in treatment. When we see kids at home they feel noticeably safe and...
IFC stands in solidarity with the Black community in the fight against systemic racism and injustice. Especially as a group of mostly white therapists, this painful moment must lead us to confront racism, not just to dislike it, but to actively work at...