by cambria | Jan 15, 2022 | Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, Share With Your Families
For years, your child may have been content with library books and the occasional Lego set. As they mature, however, their tastes in gifts will mostly likely get more expensive. Unfortunately, in a capitalist culture like the United States, children are socialized to...
by cambria | Dec 21, 2021 | Early Childhood, Resources for Educators, Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, Share With Your Families
Wintertime and the holidays can be busy, joyful, and stressful times for parents of young children. Here are some holiday resources that we find especially helpful this year! Holiday Learning Ideas The National Association for the Education of Young Children offers...
by cambria | Dec 20, 2021 | Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, Share With Your Families, Social Emotional Well Being
According to Phyliss Fagell, author of Middle School Matters, teens and tweens with strong friendships tend to emerge from middle school happier, healthier, and more likely to succeed. But Fagell also points out that making friends in middle school is a serious...
by cambria | Nov 23, 2021 | Middle School, Resources for Educators, Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, Share With Your Families
The Middle School Years, roughly Grades 6-8, are a time of enormous growth and change for young people and the adults who care about them. As young people begin to differentiate themselves from their family of origin, it can be easy to forget that they need their...
by cambria | Nov 15, 2021 | Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, Share With Your Families, Social Justice
This tip sheet, Equity in Action: Tips for Parents and Caregivers, encourages caregivers to reflect on the things they already do with their children to help them learn and practice equity. This resource from NCASE suggests additional activities that families can make...
by cambria | Nov 10, 2021 | Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, Resources in Portuguese for Families, Resources in Spanish for Families, Share With Your Families
Once you’ve decided that your child is mature enough to handle the responsibilities of a cellphone, it’s time to establish some rules. Here are a few guidelines to keep in mind when creating rules around cellphone usage. 1. Focus on parenting, not monitoring Remember...
