Helping Families to Build Supportive Coparenting Relationships Education Series Recording
Professional-development opportunities and information, such as learning modules, presentations, and handouts, are available through the Thrive portfolio, as valuable resources and educational materials professionals, who work with families, can easily access and use. These resources are free and are immediately available for public consumption. A strong, collaborative and supportive coparenting relationship between parents and caregivers …
Understanding Adolescents with Illegal Sexual Behavior Educational Series Recording
Professional-development opportunities and information, such as learning modules, presentations, and handouts, are available through the Thrive portfolio, as valuable resources and educational materials professionals, who work with families, can easily access and use. These resources are free and are immediately available for public consumption. There are many myths and misunderstandings around adolescents who have exhibited …
Helping Your Child Through a Friendship Breakup
Imagine your child arrives home clearly distressed and, after some tears, she tells you she has lost her friend. You may be tempted to downplay her pain as a minor issue she will soon forget. However, for children and teens, a friendship breakup can feel just as intense and disorienting as a romantic breakup. According …
Not All Screen Time Is Equal: What Social Media Means for Children’s Attention
We live in a digital world, so children are exposed to screens in many aspects of their lives—from schoolwork to entertainment to social connection. As children’s screen use has increased, researchers, clinicians, parents, and educators have raised growing concerns about attention, focus, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)-related behaviors, such as inattention or impulsivity (Malesu, …
Hybrid Implementation of Universal Parent-Education Programming Educational Series Recording
Professional-development opportunities and information, such as learning modules, presentations, and handouts, are available through the Thrive portfolio, as valuable resources and educational materials professionals, who work with families, can easily access and use. These resources are free and are immediately available for public consumption. Parent-education programs have historically been offered in person, which created several …
What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You: AI Chatbots and Children’s Digital Safety
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming part of the digital spaces children and teens interact with every day. As these technologies evolve, parents will want to become and stay informed and engaged about how children and teens use AI tools and platforms. Parents’ knowledge about and understanding of the positives and negatives of AI usage …
Is Too Much Screen Time Limiting Your Young Child’s Future Academic Achievement?
Screen usage is a common part of modern life. Individuals use screens to communicate, work, learn, entertain, and manage daily tasks. Because screens are so integrated into everyday routines, screen use can gradually (and easily) exceed recommended limits. Consequently, too much screen use can negatively affect one’s health and well-being and a child’s development. A …
Resiliency: Building a Snow Fence Presentation
Professional-development opportunities and information, such as learning modules, presentations, and handouts, are available through the Thrive portfolio, as valuable resources and educational materials professionals, who work with families, can easily access and use. These resources are free and are immediately available for public consumption. Much is known from the research base of resiliency. The Resiliency – Building …