by It’s summer and camps are closed! What next?! The current situation has left many parents wondering what to do with their kids at home. Lots of programs are now being offered online which can be a great alternative. And, it really expands your options since kids can participate in programs from all over the […]
Fun Activities to Spark Conversations About Racial Diversity
by If the idea of talking with your child about racial diversity makes you break out in a cold sweat, take a deep breath. Try one of these simple, fun activities to spark conversation with your child about racial diversity. Together you can explore and answer your child’s questions about race through play. Why should […]
3 Filipino Educational and Multicultural Picture Books
by As a mother to a multilingual family of three kids and six languages, I enjoy finding picture books to read with my kids in any language that covers the basics like colors, numbers, shapes, and the alphabet. Jocelyn Francisco’s three Filipino multicultural picture books entitled “Abakada,” “Oh My Kulay,” and “Isa Dalwa Tatlo…Ito ay […]
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Why It Matters
by Growing up is hard. Students worry about getting good grades. Moreover, they worry about looking good and being popular. Even excelling in extracurricular activities can increase stress. Social media only adds to these worries. Additionally, research studies show that children today struggle with high levels of depression and anxiety. “Social-emotional learning” (SEL) is growing […]
How to Cope With Sending Your Child to a School That Isn’t Diverse
by Back to school jitters really do exist. As a middle school counselor, I still get them. They come weeks before school even starts. For minority children attending a school that isn’t diverse, I can only imagine the jitters that they feel. It’s difficult to be the minority in any situation, but especially school. It can be difficult […]
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