Parenting Resources

Distance Learning Isn’t Working
Instead of trying to move classes online, schools should support parents in educating their children.

Are Your Kids Suddenly Regressing?  Yes, it’s the Pandemic.  Here’s what to do.
Information about why you may be seeing some regression during this stressful and challenging time and how to support your child.

BU Today: Homeschooling during the Coronavirus Pandemic: Tips from Three BU Childhood Experts
Helpful tips from three BU childhood experts who are also parents.

NPR Coronavirus and Parenting: What You Need to Know Now
Education reporters by day and parents by night share questions from listeners and readers and the answers they have been able to explore in their reporting.

As Covid-19 Erases Line Between Work and Home, Professors Learn to Teach Remotely While Watching Their Kids
Stories and advice from professors balancing teaching remotely and watching their children.

Aha! Parenting-Why Children Need Routines
Information about the importance of routines during times of change and uncertainty.

7 Parent-Tested Tips to Unplug and Play
Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood information about ways to reduce screen time for children.

Homeschooling is not the same as Crisis Schooling
Advice for families about how to support learning while at home during the school shut downs.

Now’s a Good Time to Teacher Your Kids to Play on Their Own
Tips for creating space for and supporting independent play.