The pandemic has brought many challenges to our lives, and mental health is one such challenge that has become a more common topic of conversation the longer the pandemic has dragged on. This year for Mental Health Month, Mental Health America is going Back to Basics with their 2022 Mental Health Month Toolkit, available in … Continue reading May is Mental Health Month
Healthy Minds, Thriving Kids
The pandemic has put a strain on everyone’s mental health. The Child Mind Institute has partnered with the state of California to create The California Healthy Minds, Thriving Kids Project, a free video series available in both English and Spanish aimed at parents, educators, and students to help promote children’s emotional health and to teach … Continue reading Healthy Minds, Thriving Kids
Programs for Healthy Kids
Illinois PTA has long been a fan of Action for Healthy Kids, and recently, they updated their website and resources, including translating many of the resources into Spanish. If your PTA is looking for program ideas, the updated website has plenty for you. The resources are now split into three areas: NourishEd (hunger and nutrition)EnergizEd … Continue reading Programs for Healthy Kids
Creating a Family Self-Care Plan
The pandemic has highlighted the need for all of us to prioritize our health—both physical and mental. Our friends at Action for Healthy Kids have created a resource to help your family create a self-care plan (En español). While self-care is something one does on one’s own, having your family work together to create a … Continue reading Creating a Family Self-Care Plan
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