In her article at afterschoolalliance.org, Selena Levy addresses a mysterious, frustrating, scary and/or taboo topic, depending on who you ask. The topic: what can after school and camp programs do to support mental health and wellness? It is a brief article for a complex subject, but it is well worth your time if you, or… Read more »
We’re halfway through the year. How are your New Year’s Resolutions holding up? You’re not alone if you’ve veered off course, or if you never even got started. Whether it’s personal resolutions or professional goals, the struggle with change is a universal human experience. Change can be scary, exciting, overwhelming, inspiring, frustrating, and/or invigorating. Sometimes,… Read more »
Friday, May 24 is Look Again Day according to a proclamation from Gov. Kemp, but for parents and caregivers, every day is a day to Look Again and ensure that children aren’t left in unattended vehicles. The state’s press release can be found here. Please spread the word and share this link for a 30-second… Read more »
If art is all about process, why limit creativity by limiting the tools? Add an innovative twist to your next painting project by omitting the store-bought paintbrushes. On an outdoor table, provide paint, paper, and clothespins. Demonstrate how clipping a flower, leaf, or bunch of grass in a clothespin instantly produces a natural paintbrush. Then… Read more »
According to his Forbes.com article, Dan Diamond writes that about 40% of Americans make resolutions; yet, a study at the University of Scranton found that only about 8% of these people actually achieve their resolutions. In the article, Diamond notes that the following types of resolutions are the ones most easily achieved: Simple Tangible Shared… Read more »
As this post goes live, we mark 60 years since the historic moment when Rosa Parks refused to move from her seat on a public bus for a white passenger. While this was not the first time this situation unfolded in Montgomery, it was the last straw for many who were upset with hurtful laws… Read more »
Books are a favorite and reliable form of supporting and promoting young child growth and development. The challenge for parents and professionals, however, can be finding good books in the sea of literature available in stores and online. Fortunately, the internet is a treasure trove of great resources to help us in our search. Today,… Read more »
Keeping hands clean is essential to help break the chain of germ transmission, and in the battle between washing with soap and water vs. using hand sanitizer, soap and water wins hands down, no pun intended. The soap releases dirt from the skin; the rubbing creates friction to break the contact; the water rinses germs… Read more »
