Morning drop-off can feel hard for both children and their parents.  Often, parents dread this part of the morning.  Leaving a crying or unsettled child does not feel good.  As hard as it may be for parents, we also know that morning drop off sets the tone for a child’s entire day. Over time, parents Read More…

The traumatic events over the past few weeks have been difficult to process.   We can try to shield children from the news and current events; however they hear and see more than we think! What can we do to reassure children that they are safe? How can we explain what is going on in the Read More…

I am better for having met and spent time with Hedda Sharapan, Child Development Consultant for the Fred Rogers Company. Hedda and Mr. Rogers were longtime neighbors. She invited us to wonder about how we have made a difference in this life…specifically in the lives of children. Change often begins with the first questions I Read More…

Every holiday season, families re-unite, reconcile, and join together to bask in the holiday cheer. Amid conversations of what’s new and what’s not so new; it is apparent that although some things haven’t changed, others have. For family members traveling from out of town, this may be the first time in years that they’ve seen Read More…

Drew Tilow first became involved with Children, Inc. when Lori Zombek, current Chair for CI’s Board of Directors, recruited him as a volunteer for our annual fundraiser, Raising of the Green.  Unaware of what one volunteer opportunity would lead to, he recalls, “Once I had that experience, I was hooked.  The passion and dedication of Read More…

If you are a relative raising a child of a family member, whether you are a grandparent, aunt, or uncle; we commend you! You have taken on a great deal of responsibility and know that you are not alone. What do you do when you get an unexpected call from child care services to come Read More…

“A child playing with other children may be fun, but nothing compares to mommy or daddy playing with their child,” says Dr. Darcia Narvaez from Moral Landscapes. What happens when you as the parent/guardian play with your little one? The body’s stress response is regulated when parents and their child play! A healthy, trusting relationship Read More…