Reflecting on a Challenging Year and Moving Forward With Gratitude This has been a year like no other. We have now entered what is called the “reconstruction Phase” of a crisis. We are at the point where we are seeing light at the end of the “pandemic tunnel”, we are putting back the pieces of our lives, ... Click Here to Read More
Seashell crafts! Love the beach? Head to the Jersey Shore this summer. Maybe one of the best parts of summer is a day at the beach. Children of all ages delight in playing in the water, digging in the sand and collecting seashells. If your child likes collecting seashells, here are some fun summer crafts that will ... Click Here to Read More
Summer Is Coming- Make the Most of It! After a long and difficult school year, our children are welcoming summer. Hopefully, you are too! Let this summer be a time of restoration for you and your children. Let your physical and your mental health be your focus. Many of your children will be participating in academic summer ... Click Here to Read More
Hate Exercising? Learn to Love it! Many of us think, “boring” or “painful” when we think of exercising. However, we know that moving our bodies is essential for good health. Here are some ways to develop and appreciate movement in your life. Let go of beliefs that get in your way: Practice having a growth mindset when ... Click Here to Read More
Discounted Internet Service For Home To Help You Stay Connected The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and so much more. About the Emergency Broadband Benefit The ... Click Here to Read More
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Give Yourself A Mother’s Day Gift of Self- Care As Mother’s Day approaches, it’s time to reflect on all that we as mothers have faced and overcome this year. We have been caretakers, teachers and playmates for our children. We’ve seen our children through over a year of virtual school. We’ve done our best to make our ... Click Here to Read More
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
Back to School? Help your child get ready! We will welcome students back in school very soon! You may feel excited at the thought of having your kids back in in-person school; you may feel nervous, or both. All of these are normal reactions after being virtual for a year! Your children may have mixed feelings too ... Click Here to Read More