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
The 7 Most Meaningful Gifts for Teachers
As the holiday break approaches, many families are looking for gifts for their child’s teacher. If you’re looking to avoid adding another “#1 Teacher” mug to their collection, the folks at Edutopia have got you covered. They asked teachers what they most wanted for the holidays this year. These are the seven most popular responses: … Continue reading The 7 Most Meaningful Gifts for Teachers
Helping Siblings Get Along
The holidays can be a busy family time, and with a lot of time together occasionally comes some conflict. The Child Mind Institute has some suggestions for how you can help your kids get along with each other (also available in Spanish). Sibling conflict has been around as long as there have been siblings. Whether … Continue reading Helping Siblings Get Along
How to Know When Your Kid Needs a Mental Health Day
In September, Governor JB Pritzker signed SB1577 into law, providing all Illinois students with the ability to take up to five excused mental health days starting in January. Students taking a mental health day will not be required to provide their school with a doctor’s note and will be able to make up any work … Continue reading How to Know When Your Kid Needs a Mental Health Day
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