In order for children to learn, they must first experience love. Children express and receive love in different ways — some through acts of service; others through affirming words; still others through gifts, quality time or physical touch. Each of these expressions...
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Mental Health of Children and Parents — A Strong Connection
The mental health of children is connected to their parents’ mental health. A recent studyexternal icon found that 1 in 14 children has a caregiver with poor mental health. Fathers and mothers—and other caregivers who have the role of parent—need support, which, in...
7 Fun Activities for Kids to Learn Math
Math is not just about numbers but everything we see around us. It is one subject that has been quite challenging for children and adults alike. Fortunately, this subject became simpler since modern methods to learn math for kids merged games and other fun activities...
Children and Nature: Are We Supporting the Connection?
Nature activities for children and ideas for using more natural materials in the child care environment. Children and nature have always been connected. We all are connected to the natural world. The natural world is one of the best environments for children to...
Preventing Childhood Obesity: Tips for Parents
Childhood Obesity is on the Rise The number of overweight children in the United States has increased dramatically in recent years. Approximately 10 percent of 4 and 5 year old children are overweight, double that of 20 years ago. Overweight is more prevalent in girls...
Long-Haul COVID-19 in Children and Teens
Most kids and teens who test positive for COVID-19 have mild, or even no, symptoms. But it has become clear that some are experiencing symptoms more than a month after they've been infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. A number of post-COVID...
Childhood Exposure to Violence
Hardly a day goes by that we do not read or hear about a violent act or tragedy involving children in our community or across the country. Some tragedies are unintentional and unpredictable, such as traffic accidents or natural disasters. Others are intentional and...
Having COVID as a Single Mom Broke Me Down, Then Brought a Wave of Clarity
Four words I heard at just the right time changed it all By Genevieve Rivera, executive director of American Society for the Positive Care of Children I knew once my son and I both tested positive for COVID it wasn’t going to be an easy two weeks for us. My...
10 Tips for Teaching and Talking to Kids About Race
Original publication: Embrace Race At a time when racial conflict and racial insensitivity permeate everything from politics to playgroups, engaging our kids constructively on race is crucially important. It's also easier said than done. That’s why MomsRising,...
Teaching Your Child About Black History
Original Publication: PBS Kids for Parents By kindergarten, most children have heard of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. They are taught that he, like Mahatma Gandhi, was an advocate for peace and equality. However, consider going beyond Dr. King. For example, teach...
How to Support Children After Their Parents Separate or Divorce
All parents consider their children's wellbeing a top priority, and it is often the foremost thought on parents' minds as they separate. Parents who are sensitive to children's needs and can set aside their differences and collaborate on behalf of their children are...
Constantly Connected: Adverse Effects of Media on Children & Teens
Today's children and teens are growing up immersed in digital media. They are exposed to media in all forms, including TV, computers, smartphones, and other screens. Media can influence how children and teens feel, learn, think, and behave. What We Know: Here are...