Parenting
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The job you never applied for: Caring for adult sibling with mental health issuesJan 09, 2025 11:19 pm - Siblings may find themselves in the unenviable position of having to manage the care and life events of a sibling facing mental illness. Here's a guide to help you manage the task.
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GPS Parent Series in Urdu to focus on warmth and connection in familiesJan 09, 2025 9:50 pm - Glenbard Bilingual Parent Advisory Council hosts webinar on positive parenting tips in Urdu, including patience, empathy, and communication to foster unconditional support.
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GPS speaker to offer shift in how adults relate to and support adolescentsJan 09, 2025 9:19 pm - Child development expert Ellen Galinsky presents a webinar on helping teens thrive, challenging assumptions about adolescence and sharing strategies to understand them.
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How to help your child through the stomach fluJan 03, 2025 1:03 am - The stomach flu is a common illness for children, but parents can help lessen the symptoms and prevent the spread of the illness with a few key steps.
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Journaling workshop helps parents address childhood trauma and adversityJan 02, 2025 4:13 pm - Award-winning science journalist and author Donna Jackson Nakazawa returns to the GPS Parent Series to introduce journaling practices that can heal trauma, calm the mind, and promote gratitude.
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Returning to the office can disrupt life. Here are some tips to navigate the changes
Dec 26, 2024 8:36 am - Jason LaCroix felt privileged to work from home, especially as a father to two young children. He needed flexibility when his son, then 6, suffered a brain injury and spent 35 days in intensive care.
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Kid-centric countdown: Put young chefs in charge of the snacks and let the creativity flowDec 25, 2024 5:31 am - We adults may consider cooking a chore, but it’s the main source of entertainment when kids gather to ring in the noon year. Together you can craft kid-friendly grazing boards loaded with dips, crackers, crunchy chickpeas, stuffed dates, crudites, cheese and fruit.
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New Year’s wellness resolutions for the whole familyDec 24, 2024 10:23 pm - New Year’s resolutions are a great opportunity to recommit to your health and well-being. But many people struggle with accountability, This is one reason setting resolutions as a family is a great idea.
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Tips and tools to help children use new technology safelyDec 19, 2024 11:20 pm - It's the season for families to acquire new devices. Parents can help guide responsible use of the technology with a few key guidelines.
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Unwrapping a stress-free holiday season (with kids)Dec 15, 2024 7:43 am - The holiday season is certainly full of magic and festivities, especially for kids. But alongside that comes the stress, high expectations and busy schedules. Experts offer tips on how to balance it all.