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Last Updated: 09/30/2023 03:04PM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

Great Halloween Apps

09/30/2023 ● By Tanni Haas, Ph.D

There are few holidays kids look forward to with more anticipation than Halloween. After all, what’s more fun that carving pumpkins, wearing costumes, and going trick-or-treating with your friends?

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Sustainability Resources for Local Educators

09/30/2023 ● By Daniel Hiestand

Wildfires. Droughts. Soaring energy and food costs. Understanding why environmental sustainability matters is vital because real-world, climate crisis-related impacts are here and now.

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Bringing the Outside In

08/28/2023 ● By Beth Stein

Coming up with Plan B is something nature educators do all the time. When you work outdoors, and with children, you’re always prepared to pivot

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Signs Your Child is Feeling Stressed this Back-to-School Season

08/28/2023 ● By Nick Norman

As summer comes to an end for many kids heading back to school, it’s normal for stressors to sink in as students navigate a new grade, changing friend circles, or perhaps a new school altogether

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The Emotional Highs and Lows of a Toddler

08/01/2023 ● By Parenting Now!

One-year olds are filled with big emotions: joy, love, and excitement—but also fear, anger, and frustration.

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The Ten Commandments of Back to School

08/01/2023 ● By Sandy Kauten

How to Build Rapport with Your Child’s New TeacherWant to get off on the right foot with your child’s new teacher this fall? Want to have smooth sailing in the transition from summer to fall?

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Give the Kids a 1970’s Summer

07/05/2023 ● By Sarah Lyons

As the whirlwind of the last few weeks of school fly by, I find myself ready for the long, unscheduled days of summer.

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The Magic of Classical Music

05/02/2023 ● By Michelle Ferguson

Classical music has long been known for its ability to improve cognitive functioning, making it an ideal genre for children to explore. Research has shown that exposing children to classical music can have a positive impact on brain development, mental health and lead to lower levels of anxiety and depression.

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6 Ways to Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with Kids

03/03/2023 ● By Sarah Lyons

Celebrate the day by feasting on all things green. For breakfast, try some green eggs and ham while reading the Dr. Seuss book to your kids or dye your pancakes green just for fun.

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