A three year old stands on the sidewalk with a confused look in his eyes. All he knows is that he is sad and it feels like nobody ever wants to play with him. Why don’t people like me? This child, now eight years old, is in 3rd grade and he has learned some things. […]
“After several years of being a part of Kids Hope USA and teaming up with Hope Church, Applewood [Elementary] (as well as Hope Church), have helped to change lives. The children love their mentors and it has been an extremely positive program for the students and the school.” – Mike Kis, Principal at Applewood Elementary,
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Many kids worry in this day and age, and many parents/mentors don’t understand. Here are some books that will help your child and YOU! For kids: What To Do When You Worry Too Much by Dawn Huebner. This book has great practical strategies for helping kids beat the worries. For adults/parents: Helping Your Anxious Child
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More than we adults ever realize, children feel unsteady and desperately want to grab hold of a reliable hand. No matter the circumstances, you can inject confidence and stability into a youngster’s life when they believe they can count on you. But count on you for what Focus on just four overlapping elements of
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What is our hope for children? How can we give them hope? In order to help our children have hope, we have to think about what they need and our job in meeting those needs. Teachers, mentors, counselors, physicians, and families must commit every day to give children hope by actively working to meet their
View and share video of Dr. Schwall’s interview on Dallas/Fort Worth’s ABC affiliate and his tips on talking to children about the tragic school shooting in Connecticut with parents, mentors, educators, and schools. E-mail or post this link on your school web site: www.coolkidschannel.com/home/tragedy_interview
Tragedy Talking Points, by Dr. Brad Schwall The following guidelines may help you in addressing the incident with your children based on the information currently known about the tragedy to this point. Avoid exposing children to too much media coverage. Avoid fostering rumors and speculation about the tragedy. Age and Stage Responses Preschool-2nd grade –
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Posted on October 9, 2012 Problem-solving enhances learning because learning is a cooperative process and student conflicts disrupt learning. Preventing conflict by brainstorming how to make decisions and cooperate in planning group projects ensures that students get the most out of the learning experience. Creative problem-solving is a skill necessary to success in school, college,
Reading with your child will increase their vocabulary and will help give them the skills they need to succeed. Look at the results of one study on reading… Student “A” reads 20 minutes each day= 3,600 minutes in a school year= 1,800,000 words Student “B” reads 5 minutes each day=900 minutes in a school year=
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