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Why Greeting Routines Help Kids

Written by: Karen Mulder, Wisdom of the Wounded  Do you have any established routines with your KHUSA student? Many educators find that children respond well to a routine because research tells us that consistent, positive practices can reduce anxiety. When interacting with kids, I’ve found that they really enjoy knowing what to expect, especially if the routine is fun!   A Simple […]

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How to Connect with Kids from a Safe Social Distance

Guest Post by Karen Mulder As a Kids Hope USA mentor, you understand this fundamental truth: your student, like all human beings, wants to be known and valued. And that’s why mentoring is so powerful—it shows others that we value them by spending time with them. However, during this time of social distancing, you may

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Dueling with the Doldrums… 

This is a guest post by Dr Emilie DeYoung As February comes to a close and we embark on March, you may be sensing the seasonal doldrums that accompany the loooooong period between Christmas Vacation and Spring Break. For school calendars, the months of January, February, and March often experience an ‘educational surge’ where students encounter more frequent tests and receive larger loads

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Are You READY?

July is in full swing and SUMMER is the name of the game. Unless you are partnered with a year-round school, most of our school partners are out for the month and VBS is on the mind of every church – either resting from or preparing for!   So, Kids Hope USA wants to know:

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