A few weeks ago, my eight-year-old daughter made a glitter jar for my students: “Tell them that when their brain has a glitter storm, they can shake this up and take deep breaths as the glitter falls.”…
Parenting
How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus
Earlier this week, I overheard my kids engaged in a round of “I heard” and “Did you know?” while they were getting ready for bed. “I heard that Margaret’s dad has it,” said my six-year-old….
Stars Global Preparatory Opens Enrollment
A unique non-profit school to prepare students for high school through community engagement. Eglee Nuñez-Sancristobal, Founder of S.T.A.R.S. (Support The Autism Road to Success) Autism School and recipient of the 2019 Drexel Fund Fellow,…
What Is My Parenting Style? Four Types of Parenting
One of the interesting things about being a parent is that there is great variation in how we raise our children. At the same time, there are many commonalities from one parent to another. In…
3 Steps to Your First Family Fishing Adventure
Spring is such an exciting time of year. The weather gets warmer, the days get longer, and summer fun is closer than ever. But with busy schedules and distracting screens, it’s easy to let the…
The Long-Lasting Benefits Of Camp
Camp has been providing special memories of hiking, swimming, friendships, and adventure for generations. When children go to camp, they’ll likely come home gushing about the lifelong friends they’ve made and the exciting adventures they…
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