Merete Kropp
Pocono Record
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Past articles by Merete:
Creating resilient kids who can weather life's challenges
"You're moving AGAIN?" our acquaintances exclaim when we tell them that we will be relocating. The follow-up is generally a variation of either, "What a wonderful opportunity for your kids," or "But your kids — they're in high school now — Will they be okay? How are they taking it?" The life we have created for our family is neither luxury, nor torture. Mobility is simply a part of who we are.… → Read More
Four habits that will create resilient kids who can weather life’s challenges
How can we ensure that the stress of moving, or any other life change, does not overwhelm our children? → Read More
Children's Play Is Declining, But We Can Help Reclaim It
Children at play participate in complex scientific discovery as they hypothesize, experiment and make generalizations about the world and how it works. → Read More
To The Mom Who No Longer Feels Needed
Dear mom of older children, Remember those days… the days when you were largely responsible for everything regarding your children? You monitored e... → Read More
Parents, it’s time to get out of the way and let your kids just play
Children require time to explore, manipulate and experiment on their own so they can make sense of the world around them. → Read More
Why Family Routines Matter And How To Improve Them
The good news is that routines do not need to be rigid in their structure. → Read More
Reading Aloud To Young Children: A How-To Guide
Don’t be afraid to sound silly. → Read More
Are You Protecting or Overprotecting Your Children?
How to give your children the space they need. → Read More
The Best Ways to Build Strong Early Reading Skills
Encourage Questions and answer them. → Read More
Kindergarten Readiness: The 10 Traits Successful Kids Have In Common, From A Kindergarten Teacher
As a kindergarten teacher, I’d like to share a few observations of children who successfully transition to school. → Read More
How to Impact Your Child's Development Through Rich Conversations
Little things parents do and say every day have a huge positive impact on children. → Read More
11 Concrete Ways To Raise Caring And Kind Children
Avoid the temptation to manipulate circumstances and level playing fields. → Read More
What children need even more than presents this holiday season
In the rush to create picture-perfect holiday memories, parents may fall into the trap of creating giant to-do lists, impossible to complete. → Read More
If You Only Knew The Amazing Things Your Child Does In School All Day
As she prepares to enter the school building every morning, she knows exactly where to line up and what she needs to carry with her. → Read More
Merete L. Kropp
Merete Kropp is a mother of three children who are currently in their teens. Merete is a 20 year veteran teacher of young children and holds an Ed.M. in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard Graduate School of Education as well as an M.S. in Language Education and Reading from Indiana University. Merete is a contributor to On Parenting at Washington Post and blogs regularly at… → Read More
Dear New Moms, Don't Believe These Lies!
Dear new mom, I hope you are ensconced in adorable snuggles and kisses as you gaze into the eyes of your newborn baby. I see your gorgeous pictures... → Read More
Five ways to avoid becoming a helicopter parent
Helicopter parenting, or over-parenting, is a recurring theme in recent books and articles. From the book “How to Raise an Adult,” by former Stanford Dean of Freshmen Julie Lythcott-Haims, to the recent article Tips from a college president for a healthy relationship with your college student, by Jonathan Gibralter, educators are chiming in to advise parents on how to maintain a healthy… → Read More
7 ways to promote positive reading habits for older children
As a parent and an educator I want to instill a love of reading in children. I intentionally model positive reading habits and provide time and opportunities for my older children to read. However, I... → Read More
7 ways to promote positive reading habits for older children
Most middle and high school students who would benefit from reading more do not have the luxury of time to enjoy reading for pleasure. → Read More