Valuable Parenting Tips from Educational Experts

Parenting is a world often lacking clear-cut answers and direction that we desire. Every child is different and every family is different. Learning about child development and their needs in each stage of life socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually is an insightful way to better understand your child and their response to parenting.

Join us as Rebecca Ginnetti, our school counselor, leads a discussion with our division directors about the social and emotional needs of children and how parents can support their development.

Hosted By:
Rebecca Ginnetti, School Counselor

Guest Experts:

• Brent Hinrichs, Associate Head of School and Director of Lower and Middle School
• Kim O'Neil, Assistant Head of School and Director of Early Childhood and Primary School

Chapters

• 0:09 Intro with Rebecca Ginnetti
• 1:28 A Child's Desire for Control and the Importance of Boundaries
• 3:47 Leaving Time for Curiosity and "Boredom"
• 9:22 Providing Children the Tools to Communicate and Regulate Emotions
• 18:09 Encouraging Problem-Solving Skills
• 23:50 Thinking About Apologies
• 26:25 Common Challenges and Tips for Parenting Younger Children
• 33:38 General Parenting Advice
• 35:09 Common Challenges and Tips for Parenting Lower and Middle Children
• 46:02 What Challenges Counselors are Seeing Children Face
• 48:30 Helpful Resources and Favorite Parenting Books
• 57:39 Conclusion with Rebecca Ginnetti