13-18 years Archives

mother comforting crying teenage daughter

Helping kids deal with disappointment

There are some good approaches to take, and some to avoid, that can help us emerge from this with more skills to deal with life’s disappointments as they come.

Answers to your questions about coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 23, 2020/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, Infections and Illness, Right Highlight, Staying healthy, Symptoms and exposure/by Rise and Shine

We’ve asked our doctors to answer some of the more common questions we’ve been getting about COVID-19.

Gluten-free cleaning products

March 20, 2020/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Chores, Coronavirus, Eating and Nutrition, Family life, Family Life, Food Allergies, Parenting, Right Highlight, Special Dietary Needs, Staying healthy/by Rise and Shine

When buying gluten-free cleaning products, be on the lookout for tocopherols and other ingredients derived from wheat, oats and barley.

Tips for homeschooling during the coronavirus outbreak

March 18, 2020/2 Comments/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Coronavirus, Homework and Grades, Learning and school, Learning and School, Right Highlight/by Rise and Shine

How do we homeschool while working and maintaining our own sanity? Here are a few ways to ease the pain and help keep your kids engaged and learning.

Talking to kids about coronavirus-related school closings

March 17, 2020/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Coronavirus, Learning and school, Learning and School, Right Highlight, School Health/by Rise and Shine

When talking to kids about coronavirus-related school closings, be sure to explain why schools are closed and let them know it’s okay to feel sad and frustrated.