One in five people will experience mental illness during their lifetime, and everyone at some point deals with situations that affect their mental health. Mental Health America has created a toolkit of resources for Mental Health Month 2020 called Tools 2 Thrive. The kit contains practical tools that everyone can use to improve their mental … Continue reading May is Mental Health Month
Caring for Your Kids if You Have COVID-19
COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, has upended our lives—schools are closed, we’re working from home or our employer is closed, and we are staying at home except for essential trips. While this is difficult, it is also an essential step to preventing hospitals from being overwhelmed as the virus spreads. Though we’re busy adjusting … Continue reading Caring for Your Kids if You Have COVID-19
How to Talk to Your Child About COVID-19
Schools and restaurants are closed. You may be working from home. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has upended everyone’s life, and your child may have questions about what is going on, whether they are safe, and more. Today’s post is from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about how to talk to your … Continue reading How to Talk to Your Child About COVID-19
Celebrate National Nutrition Month in March
March is National Nutrition Month, an annual nutrition education campaign led by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to encourage everyone to develop healthy eating and physical activity habits. Here are some ways your PTA can celebrate. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has a National Nutrition Month toolkit. The toolkit has PDF handouts on … Continue reading Celebrate National Nutrition Month in March