While adults may joke about needing to relearn how to be around others in a post-pandemic world, children can also benefit from a refresh of certain soft skills – especially young children who may not remember pre-pandemic life
Encouraging kids to give sports a chance, and the cool things they could learn
Reading is fundamental. It affects all areas of a child’s success. And summertime is a great time to make reading a priority
As families gear up for summer, you may be interested in learning about the fun, free Scholastic Summer Reading program
PNC Grow Up Great Provides Literacy Tools and Resources for Children in Jefferson County
May/June is Kick Off Summer Reading
Kids today are suffering higher levels of depression and psychological distress than their predecessors, and the pandemic only made things worse. But despite the odds, some are able to become “Thrivers.” Parenting expert and best-selling author Dr. Michele Borba gives insights into the seven traits that help kids succeed.
New American Camp Association Summer 2020 survey confirms safety and offers hope for children to rebuild necessary social and emotional connections through camp experiences this summer
One out of every 100 children ages 5-17 has TS or another Tic disorder
“Who’s excited for camp?”
Choosing the Right Camp for Your Child
If you are a parent, encouraging your children to take up lacrosse is great for their overall development.
How to respond to ADHD in times of crisis is the theme of the 13th Annual Southeast Regional ADHD Virtual Conference on January 28-29, 2021.
“Technology is addicting and it’s keeping kids from engaging the senses, developing the muscles and all of the fundamental things that help children develop properly.”
Where children fall in the family line can have a tremendous impact on their development, emotional experiences, interpersonal relationships – even academic performance.
Original Bedtime Stories Delivered Straight to your E-Mail
Volunteering helps kids learn to help others
Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama invites new girl and adult members this fall to participate in-person, virtually, or both.
Resilience – the capacity to prepare for, adapt to and grow through disruption, trauma, and loss – is a skill many parents want for their children. However, there is more to it than “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” or persevering through hardships.
A study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham has shown that frequent soft drink consumption by adolescents may contribute to aggressive behavior over time.
