The Sunday Night Spiral: Why Transitions Are So Hard—and How to Make Them Softer
Sunday night anxiety is real. Backpacks are (sort of) packed. You’re debating whether your kid can shower in the morning. Someone just remembered the…
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Dear Dads: How to Participate (Not Just Help) in the First Weeks of School
Participation means showing up with ownership—not just stepping in when asked. The first few weeks of school are a storm of logistics, emotions, and…
What to Share (and Not Share) with Your Child’s Teacher in September
Co-authored with Rosemary Scott, MEd. The first weeks of school are a swirl of name games, seating charts, and peanut allergy alerts. Teachers are…
What Aunt Belva Knew: The Power of a Competent Daily Schedule
There is a kind of quiet power that lives in the land. Anyone who grew up in a farming community knows it: not only…
Do You Really Need a Tutor, Or an Executive Functioning Coach?
Walk through any high school, college campus, or Zoom tutoring session, and you’ll see the same pattern: students working harder and harder, but still…
When Your Child Leaves for College: All the Feelings, and What to Do With Them
There’s a moment in every parent’s life that sneaks up on you, even if you’ve been counting down for years. You’re standing in a…
The Hidden Cost of Being the Strong Friend
We all know her. Rachel looks like she has it all stitched neatly together. She remembers your birthday without Facebook’s reminder. She drops a…
Why Kids Procrastinate—and How to Help Them Move Through It
If you’ve ever watched your child avoid homework like it’s radioactive, you know how maddening—and baffling—procrastination can be. It doesn’t always look like doing…
It’s Not Just About the Grade: How to Track Academic Progress Without Obsessing
Why Grades Can Feel So Personal—for Students and Parents You open the parent portal. One class shows an 89.4%. Another is at 62%. Your…
When Players Roll the Dice: Why Imagination Builds Connection
At the Parents and Children Project, we believe every child deserves a space to grow, explore, and feel fully themselves. This fall, we’re inviting…
