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A: What great memories the Olympics create for both the audience and the athlete. There is nothing quite like the adrenaline pumping our collective hearts faster when a sprinter crosses the finish line or a gymnast flips across the balance beam. The Olympics offer thousands of lessons, but some of the most significant are perseverance, hard work, managing disappointment, and patience. And what better time to prepare than while the summer Olympics are occurring, July 23 through August 8.
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A: Did I hear someone say ICE CREAM? What about VIDEO GAMES? Or even CHOCOLATE? Each of these represent a great way to keep learning fun, all summer long because they all have a special dedicated celebration day.
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A: A friend who is a new mom recently told me they wanted their little one to have more opportunities for social interaction. COVID-19 isolation had prevented their child from engaging with others regularly.
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How about a trip to the ocean? Yes, it’s terrible to answer a question with a question but this month marks National Ocean Month. Nature provides a view into friendships using a variety of species – including in the ocean! From a pod of whales to a school of fish to more unusual pairs such as sharks and remoras, the ocean is filled with cool and unusual friendships.
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A: As a mom of athletes, I often heard the term "practice how you play." In terms of conflict resolution, this means rehearse strategies to resolve a conflict before there is actually a conflict.
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A: What a great question, with June 8 being recognized as National Friendship Day! PBS KIDS programming seen on WKAR offers the best selection of content promoting caring friendships.
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We have certainly experienced a LONG winter. Spring, although a time of growth and awakening, is also a time for restlessness for many children. Understanding the developmental cycles of children and indicators of growth during seasonal changes can better prepare you for the onslaught of increased energy observed (during a pandemic, no less!) in most classrooms and at home.
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According to asianpacificheritage.gov “Asian Pacific American Heritage month pays tribute to the generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have…