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Month: August 2020

It’s time to get the kids back in the kitchen

Looking for inspiration? We’re here for you. All our Cooking with Kids recipes have been kid-tested in Northern New Mexico schools (the secret is that kids help make them, so check out our how-to videos, too!) Plus, keep scrolling for

Noha Darwish August 31, 2020 Article Archives, Children, Family, Friday Fun, Parenting, Youth Read more

Self-esteem: Take steps to feel better about yourself

Low self-esteem can negatively affect virtually every facet of your life, including your relationships, your job and your health. But you can boost your self-esteem by taking cues from types of mental health counseling. Consider these steps, based on cognitive

Noha Darwish August 31, 2020 Article Archives, Mental Health Read more

Preventing Child Sexual Abuse Infographic

When we hear about situations like the Jerry Sandusky case at Penn State, the Miramonte Elementary School scandal in Los Angeles, or reports of a child being sexually abused in our own communities, the natural response is to ask “what

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How to prepare your child for daycare or school with coronavirus (COVID-19) precautions

Before sending your child to daycare or school, practice wearing masks, greeting friends without touching, and washing hands frequently. And be ready to talk about what’s changed and to support your child emotionally. As kids go back to daycares and

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How to get your kids in the back to school mood?

Back in grade school, the ride home at the end of the day would always be the same. As soon as I was buckled in, I launched into a detailed rehashing of the school day’s events. I would spend the

Noha Darwish August 22, 2020 Article Archives, Children, Parenting, Youth Read more

4 Tips to Co-Parenting During the Coronavirus Crisis

Co-parenting may become a whole new ballgame during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic.  For divorced couples who are already struggling with a range of financial, emotional, and logistical stresses, the disruption the coronavirus is bringing to our communities and families will

Noha Darwish August 22, 2020 Article Archives, Children, Divorce, Family, Parenting, Youth Read more

Supporting your child’s mental health as they return to school during COVID-19

The coronavirus outbreak has caused major disruptions to daily life and children are feeling these changes deeply. While the return to school will be not only welcome but exciting for many students, others will be feeling anxious or frightened. Here

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Camping is All the Rage Right Now – Make sure you’re prepared if this is your first time!

Even if you’re the most urban of creatures, the urge to get out of the city—to camp out, in fact—can seize your imagination at any time. If you find yourself contemplating car camping for the first time, but also find

Noha Darwish August 15, 2020 Article Archives, Friday Fun Read more

5 Tips to Keeping Calm and Managing Stress for Parents

Look at the infographic from waynesd.org giving 5 tips to keep calm and manage stress as you parent through Covid-19 here.

Noha Darwish August 15, 2020 Article Archives, Family, Parenting Read more

Back to school in a pandemic: A guide

One of the most challenging and divisive decisions of the coronavirus pandemic is whether and how to reopen schools this fall. This guide takes you through the different questions and concerns that you may have as a parent or a

Noha Darwish August 15, 2020 Article Archives, Children, Family, Parenting Read more
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