Holiday stress is real for many of us--and it can come crashing down our chimneys with reliable predictability. According to Harvard Medical School, 62% of adults experience "very" or "somewhat" elevated holiday stress levels (source). One of the top holiday...
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...
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...
This month – the biggest gift-giving month in the world – let’s all participate in Safe Toys and Gifts Month. It’s important to keep safety in mind as we shop for all the little ones in our lives. In addition to safe gift shopping, you can post this blog on social...
Being a cerebral palsy ally supports the cerebral palsy and disabled communities. Each individual with cerebral palsy is their own person and has their own story. Taking the time to get to know people individually is the first step to take in becoming a cerebral palsy...
A baby’s sleep environment plays a direct role in their safety, so much so that unsafe sleep positions and conditions are found to be the most common reasons in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) cases or infant asphyxiation cases. The American Academy of Pediatrics...
Webinar Recording - February 6th, 2019 Join us as Gabe Lowy shares with us the "Top Tips for Teaching Kids Digital Citizenship Skills". Missed the webinar? No problem! Click here to view the full recording:...
Webinar Recording - December 12th, 2018 "5 Ways to Reinforce Desired Behavior" with guest speaker  Von McDaniel, Director of Mental Health Services, Jonesboro Public School. Missed the webinar? No problem! Click here to view...
Recent research tells us that children are hardwired from birth to connect with others, and that children who feel a sense of connection to their community, family, and school are less likely to misbehave. To be successful,...
Guest blogger Alicia Whisler speaks about a powerful new elementary school program "The Legend of Miss Kendra" which teaches children about resilience and how to cope with toxic stress. Everyday, parents across the country entrust...
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children in the U.S, and result in injury to over 120,000 children each year. Proper use of car seats can decrease the risk of death and injury by as much as 70% when safety...
You're Invited to American SPCC's Webinar Series "Top Tips for Teaching Kids Digital Citizenship Skills" American SPCC Webinar Wednesday Series Join us along with guest speaker Gabriel Lowy as we discuss how to help youths...