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Help Your Child to Succeed Through a Growth Mindset What is a growth mindset? A growth mindset means you believe that through hard work, experience and help from other people, you can develop your basic qualities. Failure is understood as an opportunity to learn and grow. In contrast, a fixed mindset means you believe that people’s traits, ... Click Here to Read More
Helping Your Family to Get Active One of the many challenges of the past year has been getting enough exercise, especially in the winter months. It was difficult for us as parents, but, also for our children who worked in front of computers all day with no opportunity to run and play at recess or to play ... Click Here to Read More
April Parent Trainings Hello Irvington families. April is Autism Awareness Month! We will spend the month promoting acceptance and as we continue on our journey of raising awareness. The Special Services Department remains committed to continuing to provide training and support for all of our families with children with disabilities. During the month of April the Zoom ... Click Here to Read More
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Escape Into Nature Getting out into nature has many health benefits. It naturally lifts our spirits to be surrounded by beautiful, scenic environments found in the natural world. You don’t need to leave New Jersey to enjoy natural wonders. New Jersey offers many opportunities to enjoy and explore natural sights near you! Branch Brook Park, Newark/Belleville: Branch ... Click Here to Read More
Mindful Moment Exercise [Video]
Bad Habit? Tips to Break It! With the stress and monotony of quarantine, it was easy to form some bad habits. Maybe you haven’t been eating very healthily, or you can’t remember the last time you really exercised. Maybe it’s something else? If you are in a rut and want to make a change, here are some ... Click Here to Read More
Social Media: When is it too much? If you have preteens or teens you may worry about their social media use, and rightly so. However, we as adults can also get swept up in social media much like our kids can- when is it too much of a good thing? Social media can be a great platform ... Click Here to Read More
Spring Crafts Spring is on the way and can’t come soon enough! Celebrate with these fun crafts! This rainbow craft will brighten any room and is easy to make! All you and your little ones need are paper plates, paint or marker, glue and scissors! https://www.artycraftykids.com/craft/easy-paper-plate-rainbow-craft/
Ongoing Virtual Support Groups In times like these, it can really help to talk to someone who understands. RWJ Barnabus Health Institute is offering support groups for parents and caregivers, teens, and children too. They are also offering support groups specifically for those of you who may be facing unique challenges as first responders, or those in ... Click Here to Read More
