As kids move through the early to middle school years, parents often face decisions about allowing them to stay over at friend’s houses. While sleepovers can help them practice social skills and have fun creating lasting memories and stronger friendships, concerns about safety have led many parents to reconsider the traditional sleepover experience.

As parents and caregivers, it’s essential to guide our children in developing skills to navigate the online world responsibly. Before we can empower our kids to make smart decisions online, we must understand the digital world they are engaging with. Social media platforms, gaming communities, educational forums, and streaming services are just a few of the spaces where children learn and interact. These platforms can foster creativity and connections, as well as cyberbullying and misinformation.

October 10th is World Mental Health Day. This year, the focus is on mental health at work. Where we work can really affect how we think, feel, and show up for our family. Many people spend about 8 hours a day at their job–and for parents, that work continues at home.

Balancing work and home can be tough. Dealing with a sleepless night or managing a tween’s attitude may be hard to shake off and leave behind. Stress at home can make those long workdays even harder! 

They say “good fences make good neighbors” for a reason!

We have a ton of different virtual options for coordinated playdates to keep your kiddo socially active even if in-person activities are not an option!