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5 Tips for Teaching Kids Resilience
Photo: Moodsters It’s been a time, hasn’t it? So much change, confusion, fear, isolation, loss, grief. Adults are exhausted—and while people take it on faith that “Children are resilient,” it’s actually not that simple. According to the CDC and the American Psychological Association, self-harm, depression and anxiety, and ER visits for mental health issues are all on the rise in children as young as six. Younger children are experiencing outbursts and regressive behaviors. Fortunately, resilience skills can be learned and grow over a lifetime—and it’s never too early to start teaching! (In fact, we adults may even learn something in...
‘How to Survive a Human Attack’ is a Must Read for All Movie Monsters
Did you know human attacks account for a staggering 100 percent of premature deaths for witches, swamp monsters, cyborgs, and other supernatural, mutant, and exceptionally large beings? Therefore, it is important for all monsters to gain a better understanding of humans and what to do to avoid them and stay alive, or undead, as the case may be. With Halloween coming up the end of the month, those looking for a good book to get into the spooky spirit will enjoy How to Survive a Human Attack: A Guide for Werewolves, Mummies, Cyborgs, Ghosts, Nuclear Mutants, and Other Movie Monsters....
Bible Breakdowns (A Homeschool Crew Review)
DISCLAIMER: I received this complimentary product through the Homeschool Review Crew Sometimes, understanding the main points of the Bible can be challenging, I'm always looking for ways to make our Bible study time easier, especially for the kids. So when I was given the opportunity to review Bible Breakdowns from Teach Sunday School, I was pretty interested to see how I could incorporate this resource into our own Bible study each day. For this review, we were given a the digital PDF copies for both the Old Testament and New Testament, with one PDF file for each. Each book of...
The 10 Best Kids Activity Books
We’ve all been there — at the airport, on the road, or at a restaurant with a seriously bored child. Sure, you can turn to the TV, iPads, and video games to keep the kids entertained, but they don’t do much for their brain. If you’re looking for something a little more engaging, pull out an activity book, where the kids can dive into word searches, coloring, or other crafts.When you’re sifting through activity books at the store, it’s important to look for one that will engage your kid. “I would recommend finding books that can increase focus,” says Dr. Ashley Taylor, clinical psychologist...
The Budget Calendar: What Is It and Do You Need One?
One of the first and easiest steps you can take with your finances is to create a personal budget calendar. Budget CalendarIt’s an effective way to understand what your income and expenses look like, without having to try and remember off the top of your head. Typically, you think you’ll remember everything and can manage your money without writing things down. I certainly thought the same thing, but I quickly realized how I was mishandling everything when I was more tactical. So what are the benefits of creating a budget calendar? How can you get started with one and...