Probably more than any other time in recent history, this past year has brought the health and wellbeing of our communities to the forefront of most people’s minds. From physical to mental and even financial health, we are all experiencing an awakening of what it means to live a healthy life.
It Takes a Village to Raise a Child: How communities can help raise kids
Back in the day, community living was a given. Dating back thousands of years to somewhat recently, people lived in communities for safety, socialization, and shared resources. From the earliest days of humanity our brains have been programmed to live in close proximity to others, to share food and tools, to protect each other, and to exchange ideas.
10 Tips for Making the Holidays Merry and Bright
10 Tips for Teaching Your Child Resilience in the Face of Disappointment this Holiday Season
What do your holiday plans look like this year? With the uncertainty and challenges of the virus continuing to impact our decisions this year, many are choosing to adjust their plans. This is hard on all of us. And as a parent, you may be wondering how to help your child cope with the disappointment of things being different.
Socialization and School: Kids Are Missing Out on More than Academics
Many kids don’t love going to school. However, when it involves staring at a screen most of the day, even those who love learning are having a tough time with our new virtual reality. When school is 100% online, it’s all the hard, boring stuff without the fun parts like hanging out with your friends.
How COVID-19 is Affecting Children’s Mental, Emotional, and Physical Well-Being
The coronavirus pandemic will leave a lasting impact on our nation and continues to affect those who are most vulnerable during this difficult time. As a result of the measures state governments have taken to control the spread of the virus, thousands of businesses and restaurants have shut down indefinitely. People have also lost their jobs and many schools and universities have closed their classrooms and are operating remotely for the foreseeable future.