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Check out our featured appearances in the press for valuable insights on children and families in today’s society.

Prioritizing and Supporting Mental Health for Parents and Teachers
It’s back-to-school time and we’re all adjusting to the added challenges of these unprecedented times. The pandemic is taking a toll as we navigate online or hybrid learning or the potential risks of in-person school. While it is certainly hard for children to navigate the

Grandparent Childcare Benefits & Tips: Marti Featured in Minnesota Parent Article
Are you a parent considering grandparent childcare? Approximately one-fourth of children younger than 5 are in the hands of grandparents. Given the high costs of childcare, it is no surprise that so many parents are turning to relatives for childcare. Many parents appreciate that they

Let’s Talk Baby Blues: Erin & Marti on the Work-Life Equation Podcast by Bright Horizons
Parenting today can be one of the most rewarding experiences, and one of the most challenging. Not only are we faced with what can sometimes feel like a can-do-no-right perspective of others, we can also be very hard on ourselves. The early weeks and months

The Role of Grandparents: Time to Look Back and Move Forward
Marti talked with Next Avenue’s Julie Pfitzinger about the role of grandparents in the lives of their grandchildren. Here is an excerpt: The truth is that parents and grandparents bring their own sets of expectations and experiences to the prospect of raising and nurturing

How to survive a Minnesota holiday staycation with kids
Star Tribune writer Rachel Hutton talked with Marti & Erin to get their suggestions for avoiding a screen-time marathon while kids are at home during their school break. They share 4 steps for creating your family’s game plan and 6 categories of activities for at

Small Ways to Tackle Big Child Behavior Problems
Did you read Marti’s contribution to Kate Rockwood’s article titled “Same Kid. New Trick” in the December issue of Parents magazine? The article contained new solutions to common child behavior problems, with Marti providing strategies for settling sibling fights over whose turn it is, motivating


