Heather Jones
A Kids’ Book to Help Children Understand Depressed Parents
Mama’s Cloud tells the story of a young child trying to navigate the world with a mother who suffers from depression. It can help children understand depressed parents.
How to Fact Check & Raise Science-Literate Children
Now is not the time to be skeptical of science. Here’s how to fact check what you read online and raise science-literate children.
My Husband and I Stay at Hotels Less than an Hour Away from Home. Here’s Why.
Here’s why we stay at hotels: Physically removing my ability to do anything forced me to relax and removed any guilt for doing so.
We Need to Do More than Just Talk About Mental Health Care
How are we going to help those who need intense treatment regain some of their dignity and autonomy? How will we give them agency while ensuring their safety?
Easy Acts of Kindness for Kids
There are few things kids love more than making others happy. Here are some easy and thoughtful acts of kindness for kids (and for you!).
How Walkie-Talkies Saved Bedtime
At our house, bedtime is torture for everyone involved. My five-year-old has night fears. I get it, and I feel for him. I do. But thank goodness I had a lightning strike idea finally.
I Relish Time Away from the Kids & I’m Not Sorry About It
When my youngest started kindergarten, I held a parade. I uncorked champagne. I wore a sash reading “Queen of Freedom.” I relish time away from the kids.
Why Black History Month Is Important for Everyone
“What if we had a white history month? People would be outraged!” Without fail, every year around the time of Black History Month, I hear this comment. Not just once, either, I hear it said over and over.
How to Raise Grateful Children
Gratitude can be a hard concept for children to grasp. So, how do we raise grateful children?
I Have No Reason to Be Depressed – But it Came for Me Anyway
I have no reason to be depressed. Nothing specific had triggered the change, it just happened, like a switch being flicked. And it never switched back.