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Creating conversation with your kids

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The easy flow of conversation and discovery between parents and their young children invariably seems to stop early in elementary school. Why? Preschoolers and kindergartners find it difficult to remember the details and summarize a day's experiences. Older children may want to turn off school and think about something else, be too tired to talk or be upset about something they think will upset you. And youths are not only looking for the boundaries between what's theirs and what's yours; they may be even more concerned that you'll judge, overreact or take over their concern or need. Here's how to get the conversation started — and keep it going.

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new students in class and so on. Pay attention to teacher websites, homework, backpack items, sporting events and what other parents are talking about at school. And build on prior days' conversations, perhaps asking, "What's new with your group mythology project?" Starting with specific known topics is more productive than the open-ended "How was your day?"

Take An Active Role In Getting Ready For School Make lunch together, and talk about the day ahead. Keep a communication board on the refrigerator or by the back door, and run through the checklist of homework, permission slips, gym clothes and game schedules Build A Routine together. For those fortunate enough to have it, an This will build your children's sense of rouopportune talk time is immediately after tine and readiness and provide good topics school at pickup, when the events of the day for table talk later. are freshest. Or even on the way to or from their outside of school activities. Start as early Play Together as preschool or kindergarten. Do what your children like, whether it's a Let your children share during the drive favorite video game, ball toss, board game or home. You'll both benefit. You'll hear news of the funny YouTube video. Fun experiences build day, and your young ones will have regular memories, keep you connected, open the opportunities to practice sequencing and orga- door for conversations on other topics and nizing information into a short report. Active, often become perennial favorites as your respectful listening will develop your children's children grow up. willingness to share and include details. Give Your Full Attention Start With What You Know Listening and being present are important For an easier time learning about the elements of communication. In an article by social aspect of your children's day at school, Claire Gagne on the Today's Parent website, get to know their friends through play dates. therapist and author Jennifer Kolari says: "When Then you can ask about specific friends and you're really connected, your body is leaning in situations. and your phone is down. You'll find that if you "Did you and Lucy play together at recess do a really good job in those moments, they today?" could branch into their successes or will come to you for the hard stuff." problems on the playground that day, any Continued on page S-8

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Be supportive, not critical. No matter what your child is interested in, remember that your job as a parent is to be supportive. Whether it’s in the classroom or outside, guide your child to expand their interests and abilities, not to transform him or her into a child prodigy or the next sports superstar.

When to push your children And how to know if you're pushing too hard

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We all want what’s best for our children. But our idea of what is best for them might not always jibe with theirs. Often parents will give a nudge towards the decision they think is correct, trying to find that delicate balance between encouraging and pushing too hard. But what is pushing too hard? At its best, getting kids to do things that are challenging for them will teach them grit and flexibility while also widening their world view — whether it’s participating in sports, trying out for a play or engaging in a new social situation. But at its worst, pushing children too far can cause them to retreat inward, become resentful or develop even greater anxiety about trying new things. It can be difficult to determine how much parental pressure on children is healthy and when you should back off. Why we push “I think that pushing our kids is a matter of getting them out of their comfort zone, and then pushing the zone to be further and further out,” says Dr. Harold S. Koplewicz, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and the founding president of the Child Mind Institute. “We know that being able to tolerate discomfort is a wonderful life trait, and in addition to that, it makes them grittier and more resilient.” What we push kids to do depends on our judgment of what’s in their best interest, Dr. Koplewicz notes. “That could include pushing them while they’re in school to study harder, to do better academically. And we push them to try new things that we think will enrich their lives and make them feel good.” We might also push children to do things in the hopes that it will give them a competitive advantage on future college applications and scholarships Dr. Janine Domingues, a clinical psychologist at the Child Mind Institute, adds that encouraging kids to power through a tough situation can bolster their confidence. Publisher StuaRt RIChneR

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“I think it gives them a sense of confidence to know that if there is a challenging moment, as a parent you’re helping them to problem solve it through as opposed to completely removing it or taking the problem away,” Dr. Domingues explains. “A child really does feel accomplished and good about the fact that they were able to get through it.” Know your child The most important factor in knowing when and how much to push is thinking about your child’s personality. “The first step is knowing your kiddo,” says Dr. Domingues. Particularly when it comes to pushing them to do extracurricular activities, consider your child’s strengths and interests, and have them be part of the conversation about what might be fun to do outside of school. Perhaps you think they play too many video games and want them to be more socially engaged or physically active. “But if they’re not into sports, then pushing them into team sports may not be the best thing,” advises Dr. Domingues. Other activities — like a coding club or cooking class — may be more appealing while still hitting some of the marks you are looking for in an activity.\ If you are meeting resistance, then it might be time to examine your own motivations for pushing your kid in a certain direction, says Dr. Koplewicz. “Are we encouraging or pushing our kids because it’s in their best interest, or is it something we’re doing for our selves?” Often our own childhood experiences greatly impact how we parent. “I think most parents want their kids to avoid the mistakes they made,” Dr. Koplewicz reflects. So if a parent thinks they would have been more Continued on page S-5

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It’s time to get those morning routines back in gear again — attending parent-teacher conferences, going to school plays, taking your child to soccer practice, etc. But that’s not all that it means! With the start of a new school year, your child is advancing another grade level and, you know, their classes are going to become more demanding and difficult. When children take on larger workloads, it’s not uncommon for their grades to begin declining and for them to become stressed — time management is a tricky thing to learn. Many parents decide it’s time to seek out a tutor to help keep their students on track. Tutoring is an investment in your child, so work with your child in order to get the best possible result. Pitch and persuade. Before searching for a tutor, discuss it with your child to get his buy in. Keep the conversation positive: “You know how reading is kind of hard sometimes? We are going to find someone who can help you.” Most students don’t like to struggle, so if your child is aware that there is a problem, he may be more likely to want help. Even so, expect apprehension and offer encouragement. Consider priorities. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to tutoring. It depends on your child’s needs, setting, convenience and cost. Studies show that more frequent tutoring sessions yield greater results. When it comes to cost, bear in mind that one-on-one tutoring may be more costly than group sessions, and in-home tutoring more expensive than traveling to a center. Get recommendations. Begin your search by asking your child’s teacher, principal, guidance counselor or others within the school community. Graduate students with strong content knowledge may be a good option, too. Equally important is experience and teaching style. Ask if the tutor has taught children of similar age and learning style as your child. Likewise, consider personality and attitude. Is the tutor patient, upbeat and encouraging? Is he congenial with children? Time it right. Although extracurricular activities and parents’ work schedules often dominate the clock, try to be flexible so tutoring sessions are held at a time when your child is most open to learning. Some students need a 30- to 40-minute break after school. But if you give other kids that same down time, it will be a battle to get them to start working. Know what timing works best for your child and adjust your schedule accordingly. n

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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an average of 24 school-age children are killed in school transportation accidents each year. Eleven of those children are on the school bus, and 13 are pedestrians. Even one child killed or injured in a school bus accident is too many. So it's important to teach your children the safety rules of being in or around school buses. Since it's back-to-school time, make it a top priority to deliver a school bus safety lesson to children who will be riding the bus for the first time and to older children who have ridden the bus for several years. They, especially, need to be reminded of how important it is to practice bus safety, because older kids can get complacent about school bus risks. While the school bus is the safest way to travel to and from school, according to the National Association of Pupil Transportation (NAPT), it’s always important for parents to yearly instruct your children how to stay safe in and around the school bus as obstructed views, distracted drivers and more can put kids at risk. The loading and unloading area is called the "Danger Zone," and it's the space on all sides of the bus where children are in the most danger of not being seen by the driver (10 feet in front of the bus where the driver may be too high to see a child, 10 feet on either side of the bus where a child may be in the driver's blind spot, and the area behind the bus). The "Danger Zone" is particularly dangerous for young children, who are more likely to be struck because they act impulsively, dash to get on and off the bus, assume other drivers will see them and stop, and don't always stay within the driver's sight. Older kids experience risk when they are distracted by their friends — who also might be unaware of other motorists or their positioning in the driver's blind spots — and by their handheld gadgets. So Google an image of a school bus "Danger Zone" that illustrates in danger-red the areas around the bus that they are to avoid. It's considered a common rule of thumb for children to stay at least 10 feet away from all sides of the bus and to always cross the

street in front of the bus while the bus is stopped, red lights flashing, driver watching. But kids have to be taught or reminded to look carefully for other motorists who are not stopped for the bus and to look behind the bus for any irresponsible driver who might speed to pass the bus. And they should never cross the street behind the bus. If friends are headed that way, your child is not to follow them. Role-play to give your child a script, such as, "Let's cross up here where the driver can see us." With practice, they'll feel more confident in group dynamics. Teach kids to stay away from the bus's wheels, and if they drop something while getting off the bus, they are to tell the bus driver before trying to retrieve it. The bus driver will wait, keeping the child safe from tragedy. If your child forgets something on the bus, he or she should wave for the bus driver's attention to ensure the driver stops the bus for safer re-boarding. Your child should never just walk back to the bus, because the driver might not see him or her approaching, especially if the child is in the "Danger Zone." And of course, children are to walk straight home, on the sidewalk, after getting off the bus. They are to avoid strangers at all times. Here are some safety tips for when on the bus, which older kids also need to be reminded of because their peers may be unsafe travelers. Before the bus arrives √ Ensure backpacks are packed securely so papers and other items donít scatter as the bus approaches. √ Create a morning routine that puts kids at the bus stop five minutes before the scheduled pickup time. This helps avoid a lastminute rush, when safety lessons are easily forgotten, and ensures kids are safely in place for boarding. √ Encourage children to wear bright, contrasting colors so they can be seen easier by drivers. √ Walk young children to the bus stop or encourage kids to walk in groups. There is safety in numbers; groups are easier for drivers to see. Continued on page S-8

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When kids push back When kids don’t respond to gentle pressure, it’s important to consider what might be standing in their way. Is there some reason why your child isn’t engaging academically or socially? Is something inhibiting your kid’s ability to adapt or try new things? “Sometimes when pushing kids you bump into a real limitation. It can be an anxiety disorder, or a learning disability,” explains Dr. Koplewicz. “There’s a real barrier there. It’s not that they don’t want to do it. They would love to do it. It’s just too hard and unless you remove the barrier, encouraging and cheerleading won’t work.” For example, if your child is perfectly happy on the basketball court or going to school dances but won’t participate in the classroom, Dr. Koplewicz says the issue probably isn’t social anxiety. Instead they may be having trouble reading or processing information, so it may be worth a closer look. Sometimes our expectations can become outsized, too. Parents who are very motivated by the idea of getting their children into college might already be thinking of signing up for the right extracurriculars and getting the right GPA when their children are still several years away from filling out an application. Being pushed for a goal so far in the future, and hearing about it for so much of their lives, can make kids feel inadequate and resentful. If you think that your child might be feeling too pressured, it is important to take a step back. Children who are feeling overwhelmed or burned out might benefit from an approach that focuses more on the present. Praise successes and new skills for their own sake. If your daughter is playing soccer and taking piano, perhaps it will help her later in life, but she shouldn’t think that is the only motivation. If

your son is struggling in math and needs a tutor, get one by all means, but explain that your goal is to help him understand what he is being taught — not to get him into Harvard. Sticking with it When trying new things, Drs. Koplewicz and Domingues agree it’s especially important that kids are encouraged to see them through. So if they sign up for eight tap dancing lessons, they know they have to finish the eight, even if they decide after one that karate would have been more fun. “You are also trying to teach your child that if you make a commitment it’s good to stick to your commitment,” says Dr. Domingues. “Just because something happened that you didn’t like on the first day, or whatever the case is, doesn’t mean that it’s going to be completely ruined for the rest of the time. So you’re also teaching them to be flexible with their thinking of how it’s going.” That said, if a child who was enjoying an activity suddenly hates it, it could be a sign that something troubling happened. They may be experiencing bullying, have had an embarrassing social mishap, or may not feel supported by the teacher or coach. “You want to take the time to hear them out,” says Dr. Domingues, “and explore the options with them.” Of course, Dr. Koplewicz points out, parents can misread a situation.“Sometimes you make a mistake and have to regroup. You can’t beat yourself up afterwards.” He recalls sending his son to sleepaway camp when he was seven years old and making him finish the seven weeks even though his son was unhappy. When the boy came home, he said he really wished they hadn’t made him stay, and Dr. Koplewicz realized he hadn’t been ready for camp. So they took the next summer off, and the following summer eased back in with a short program that he ended up loving. It all worked out in the end. “I think there are definitely times when maybe you’re pushing too hard,” says Dr. Domingues. “If you really do see a complete mood change, if they’re more irritable more days than not, if there’s extreme tantrums about just going, or if the fighting to get them there is excessive or outweighs all the other things, then it might be time to reassess.” n Courtesy Child Mind Institute

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SULAM-LI is a section 501 C3 non-profit organization and does not require synagogue aﬃliation. SULAM-LI does not discriminate on basis of race, color, nationality or ethnic origin.

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SULAM-LI is a collaboration of: Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David, Congregation Sons of Israel, Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre, Temple Am Echad-The South Shore Reform Congregation, Temple Beth-El of Cedarhurst, Temple Hillel, Temple Israel of Lawrence; in cooperation with the Friedberg JCC, with support from NCJW-Peninsula Division. The initial funding for SULAM-LI was provided by the Caring Commission of UJA Federation of NY.

√ If kids must cross a street, driveway or alley, remind them to stop and look both ways before crossing. √ Verify the bus stop location offers good visibility for the bus driver; if changes are needed, talk with nearby homeowners or school district officials to implement changes. √ Remind children that the bus stop is not a playground. Balls or other toys could roll into the street and horseplay can result in someone falling into the path of oncoming traffic. √ Instruct kids to stay at least three steps away from the road and allow the bus to come to a complete stop before approaching it. On the bus ride √ When boarding the bus, items can get bumped and dropped. Caution children that before picking anything up, they should talk to the driver and follow instructions to safely retrieve their possessions. √ Teach safe riding habits: stay seated with head, hands and feet inside at all times; keep bags and books out of the aisle and remain seated until the bus stops moving. √ Instruct children to never throw things on the bus or out the windows and to never

play with or block emergency exits. √ Remind kids that just like when riding in a car, loud noises are off limits so they don’t distract the driver. Leaving the bus √ Remind children to look before stepping off the bus. If they must cross the street, teach them to do so in front of the bus by taking five big steps (approximately 10 feet) away from the front of the bus, looking up and waiting for the driver to signal that it is safe. √ For parents who meet their kids at the bus, remember that in their excitement kids may dart across the street. Eliminate the risk by waiting on the side of the street where kids exit the bus. √ Make the bus ride part of your daily “how was school?” discussion. Encourage kids to talk about the things they see and hear on the bus so you can discuss appropriate behaviors and, if necessary, report any concerns to school administrators. As bullying is prevalent and buses are no exception, ask your child to tell you about any bullying they observe, whether against another child or themselves, and talk about how to shut down bully behaviors. n

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If you ignore or brush off your children when they're rattling on about the latest video game or a guest speaker who came into the classroom that day, Kolari says, you're losing an opportunity to show you are a good listener.

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Utilize Car Rides Occasionally, talking side by side behind the windshield can be easier for teens than talking eye to eye. Listen to music; share stories of the day; and talk about any topics of interest or concern. Make sure these are two-way conversations, not one-way interrogations, says Gagne. This way, you'll get much more value out of

your daily commute.

Table Talk Family meals together offer precious faceto-face time to keep current on news and schedules, laugh and talk, and make plans. This is also prime time to share beloved and quirky stories about your immediate and extended family. Some families share one good thing and one bad thing from the day. Mix up the conversation with different starters; pick up a stack of Would You Rather...? For Kids cards or TableTopics boxed idea cards for families. Look up "If you could..." imagination topics and many others on websites like Six Sisters' Stuff and The Family Dinner Project. n

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