LARRY: I think our human minds don't do well in that situation of things. And it's not just regular uncertainty, which life is always uncertainty, it's this compounded uncertainty, and we're even uncertain what the uncertain plans are. I think that because of being overwhelmed - and it's not just one thing it's so many things. And there is certainly no formula or playbook, unfortunately. We don't really know what even navigating all this means. I think that the simple answer is we don't really know. But I have more empathy and understanding than I have answers of how to navigate. Well, it's a wonderful question, a question I have a lot of empathy for and a lot of understanding. I'm wondering if you have thoughts about how we can navigate this uncertainty with our children? So many parents just seem to be in this state of sort of overwhelming uncertainty. I'm so glad that you are here today and that we're getting a chance to talk.ĭAWN: I know you've spent so much time this spring supporting families and children through these wild months, and now it's July, and COVID-19 still feels very much like it's shaping our days and our plans for the fall. Larry is also a beloved Blue School Advisory Board member whose books and workshops have shaped the parenting and teaching of many folks at Blue School over the past 13 years. In addition to his private therapy practice, he is also a speaker and consultant to public and independent schools and a teacher of parenting classes. He is a licensed psychologist specializing in children's play and play therapy.
Larry is the author of books for parents including: Playful Parenting, The Opposite of Worry and The Art of Roughhousing. Today I have the great pleasure of speaking with Dr. Whether you’re the parent of a toddler or a teenager or anything in between, we’re here to partner with you. Every week I will be talking to an educator, a Blue School advisory board member, or a special guest about today’s ever changing landscape and how we can help each other find our footing. I am Dawn Williams, Blue School’s Director of Enrollment, and proud parent of a Blue School graduate. If you are finding it particularly difficult, we’re so with you.īlue School is an independent school in New York City that has successfully pioneered a balanced educational experience, empowering children to be joyful, creative, courageous, and compassionate. And now we’ve been called on to be 24 hour a day parents, while balancing work responsibilities and our own emotions during this difficult moment in time. We know that even in ideal circumstances, finding balance at home and in life can be a challenge. DAWN WILLIAMS: Welcome to On Balance, a podcast for parents created by Blue School educators.
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