"tips for parents" 2016–17
White Pony Director Susie Kohl is the author of five books and numerous magazine articles on parenting. Her popular "Tips for Parents" appears weekly in Wednesday Messages and is uploaded here on Wednesdays. Below are those from the 2016–17 school year. Or click one of these links to browse "Tips" from previous years:
Fall Is a Time to Relax, Relate, Refocus September 14
Thinking Positive Thoughts about Your Child September 21
"Mindful" Approach to Calming, Focusing November 2
The Challenges of Birthday Party Etiquette November 9
Starting the Day in Peace November 16
Keeping Values In Perspective December 7
"The Hardest Word to Say" January 11
Doing Things Slowly In a Fast World January 18
Helping Children Become Good Listeners February 1
Helping Children Learn to Cope With Conflict February 8
Mindful Words Around Little Pitchers February 15
Listening Is the Key to Empathy March 8
A Cozy Place to Call One's Own March 15
Making Everyone Feel Included March 22
Patience: The Willingness to Wait April 19
In Appreciation of Parents June 7