“She’s a ticking time bomb.” The desperation in the mother’s voice is palpable as she talks about how her middle school student spent many months self-harming and has even threatened to kill herself.
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Pandemic Impacts on Mental Health: Uncertainty & Isolation Are Tough on Kids
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Jenna Glover doesn’t mince words. She says the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a full-blown mental health crisis in children and teens, especially with issues of depression and anxiety.
Teach Your Children Well: Facts vs. Opinions vs. Robots
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Rex’s book is described as a “Primer for kids growing up in an era when facts are considered debatable and opinions are oft expressed loudly and without empathy.
New Playgrounds in NE Celebrate Nature, Inclusivity
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Innovative outdoor play areas are coming soon to a neighborhood near you, just as demand for outdoor activities has never been greater.
New Kids’ Store: Fate or Good Planning?
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She started out in geology, earned an MBA, worked in aerospace, stayed home with her three kids, and has now opened a children’s boutique.
Reducing Kids’ Stress During the Pandemic
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The challenges of parenting during the pandemic are daunting: trying to keep everyone safe and healthy, managing online schooling, curtailing children’s social activities, and keeping harmony as everyone’s patience is being tested.
Talking to Children About Race & Racism
Bagpipes: A Sound that Draws You In
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When the Colorado Youth Pipe Band performs at area St. Patrick’s Day festivities later this month, their costumes and music will undoubtedly evoke favorite Hollywood films or nostalgia for a misty green landscape. The music is powerful, and even those with no Scottish or Irish ancestry often find it speaks to them.
Outdoor School for Tots
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The temperature is a brisk 23 degrees as bundled-up preschool children tromp down the steps at Bluff Lake Nature Center, eager to start their school day. “Where should we go today?” asks instructor Brett Dabb. “The cicada forest!” yell several children.
The Urban Farm’s Secret to Success: Grit!
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“We would clean stalls, take care of chickens, that kind of thing, and for a reward we got to ride the horses. I loved it.”