Helping Families Get the Sleep They Need: An Exercise in Trust by Beth ChristensenSenior Sleep and Guidance Specialist When your toddler or young child struggles with sleep While it’s common knowledge that infants and young babies wake up during the night for various reasons, many parents don’t know that sleep problems can persist or even […]
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Helping Families Get the Sleep They Need: An Exercise in Trust (Part 2) by Beth ChristensenSenior Sleep and Guidance Specialist In the previous article about building connection and trust into your young child’s bedtime we talked about getting the timing right, bedtime boundaries and the inner work, family sleep rules, and picking a method. Before
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The OWL Comes to BStrong Together – Again! by Dr. Chris BibbyBStrong Together Vice-President of the Board of Directors On Thursday, September 22nd, 2022, the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce and their Women’s Biz Net group, along with nearly 70 guests, gathered to honor four Outstanding Women Leaders for Professional Excellence in our community, several
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THINK Before You Speak, Write or Post by Kyle KickBStrong Together Executive Director Words have the power to hurt or to heal, to tear down or to build up, to change the way someone feels, and to change the world. Teaching our children and teens to take a moment to consider their words before speaking,
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Tips for Easing Back-to-School Anxiety by Kyle KickBStrong Together Executive Director Back-to-School Tips handout Folleto con consejos para la vuelta al cole While some look toward the start of a new school year filled with excitement, for others, the start of the year brings increased levels of stress and anxiety. All kids feel fearful or nervous at times.
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Fostering Courage by Kyle KickBStrong Together Executive Director On September 11th, I had the opportunity to join community members and others for the first meeting of the Year of Courageous Conversations series. Created by Barrington’s own Claire Nelson, Jessica Swoyer Green, and Zina Jacque, the Courageous Conversations series aims to foster greater inclusion and belonging in our community.
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Building Empathy by Kyle KickBStrong Together Executive Director Much has been written recently about the power of empathy. The Oxford English Dictionary defines empathy as, “the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.” Empathy allows us to see things from another person’s perspective and imagine other’s thoughts and emotions, essential skills in building
Family Tech Tips by Kyle KickBStrong Together Executive Director 10 Tech Tips for Parents handout Folleto de 10 consejos tecnológicos para padres The beginning of the school year is the perfect time to examine technology and media use in your home. Here are some tips for creating healthy media habits in your family. Create a
