Studies suggest we can prevent summer learning loss by engaging kids in summertime reading, math games, and hands-on STEM activities. But the benefits depend on making sure kids are truly stimulated — and having fun! Here are the details, and tips for creating a rewarding, playful, educational summer. What is summer learning loss?[…]
A mental health crisis in today’s youth did not begin with the COVID pandemic, but the last two years certainly exposed and accelerated it. It’s why The Surgeon General’s Youth Mental Health Advisory is both a call to action and a cry from the heart. One in three high school students reported “persistent feelings of sadness or[…]
I heard that a new virus called R.S.V. is spreading among children. As a parent, should I be worried? Respiratory syncytial virus, better known as R.S.V., is an upper respiratory illness that’s very common in children. By the age of 2, nearly all children have had it. In most cases the virus causes mild,[…]
Sleep is an important part of maintaining good health, but issues with falling asleep aren’t just problems that come with adulthood. Kids can have trouble getting enough rest, and when they can’t sleep… you can’t sleep. Bedtime can become a battle zone when little ones won’t settle in and fall asleep. But there are ways to[…]
Talia is an executive at a Boston area multinational company and the mother to two grade-school-aged boys. Over the past decade, she’s enjoyed advancing through the ranks, delivering consistently strong results while building high performing teams. But the past year and a half have taken its toll, pushing her to both her professional and personal[…]
Six Online Activities to Help Students Cope with COVID-19 – these well-being practices can help students feel connected and resilient during the pandemic. At the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, UNESCO estimates that 91.3% of the world’s students were learning remotely, with 194 governments ordering country-wide closures of their schools and more than 1.3 billion students[…]
Looking for fun activities that promote learning and to get your child away from TVs, computers, or phones this summer? Half way through the summer everyone struggles to think of new ideas for summer play time. Below are some ideas to cut the cord and decrease screen time. Embrace Their Interests If your kids[…]
What if this crisis became an opportunity for children to deepen their sense of care? As a homebound parent with a preschooler, I’ve felt an array of emotions over the past few months during the coronavirus pandemic. I’ve felt sadness and worry about how many people are becoming ill, while being confounded by trying[…]
Kids don’t have to go to an expensive camp to have a blast this summer! Bust summer boredom with these classic camp-inspired activities and crafts you can do at home with your kids. Find both indoor and outdoor activities for groups and individuals. Nature Hunt Flowers and bugs and birds, oh my! Summer is[…]
Become a Media Mentor If you’re like most parents, chances are that you have some anxiety about your kids’ digital lives and how much time they spend in front of screens. According to a 2018 survey of American families, technology overuse has become the number one concern parents have for their teens. But[…]