Cultivate… KNOWLEDGE with Social & Emotional Learning Resources for Distance-Learning

“When physical distancing is deemed necessary, social and emotional connectedness is even more critical.” Karen Niemi, President & CEO of CASEL We could not agree more with Karen’s statement so today, we will be sharing some distance-learning resources for families to address SEL with their children at home. Please bookmark these pages and check back…

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Cultivate…KNOWLEDGE on Daily Chats about Parenting During COVID-19

The Child Mind Institute is offering daily Facebook chats with a clinical psychologist in order to discuss parenting concerns families may have during this time. Chats take place: Monday-Friday 9:00 A.M. and 3:30 P.M. Central Time (10:00 and 4:30 Eastern Time) https://www.facebook.com/ChildMindInstitute/ See their page for more information and scroll down for resources on a…

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Cultivate… HABITS and exercise for your brain

Regular physical exercise has many health benefits to our brains and bodies. When we exercise, the blood flow increases and our brain is exposed to more oxygen, nutrients, and proteins that promote the growth of new neurons. Physical activity also increases dopamine and endorphins that makes us feel happy while getting rid of chemicals that…

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