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Financial Literacy
Learning how to manage finances is an important predictor of a family's well-being and success! If a family's basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter, and transportation are met they will most likely be better able to handle other stressors that come their way....
Family Friday
The week of the young child Family Friday highlights the importance of families in a child’s life. Families play a huge role as they are their child’s first teacher! We celebrate families and partner with them in supporting the well-being and development of their...
Artsy Thursday
Think, problem solve, create! Children develop creativity, social skills and fine motor skills with open-ended art projects where they can make choices, use their imaginations, and create with their hands. On Artsy Thursday celebrate the joy and learning children...
Tasty Tuesday
If You Give a Dog a Donut - Donut Apple Slice Recipe Here's a fun activity to do with your child! Read If You Give a Dog a Donut and then make these tasty donut apple slices together. Ingredients: Apples Suggested "frosting": chocolate-hazelnut spread, peanut butter,...
Adult Education
Knowledge is everywhere for everyone.It is up to you to find your path and achieve your goals. Millions of adult students successfully return to college to obtain a degree. However, they often have numerous responsibilities to consider when making the decision....
Employee Readiness!
Tips for Looking for & Getting a Job Identify Your Job Skills and Interests - What do you do best and what talents do you have to perform a job? Identify Your References - They should be people you have worked or volunteered for; not a relative pr personal friend....
Transitions
Transitions are changes that happen from the moment we are born and throughout our lifetime. Some transitions are expected; i.e. a broken relationship or lost job. Tips to manage transitions include: Prepare: anticipate when a transition is expected and prepare for...
Attachment & Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety is a part of a child's social-emotional development. At age 6-8 months, children may start to realize that they are separate from their parents and began to start missing them. Children's anxiety about being separated from parents may peak between...
Stress and Healthy Coping Strategies
Shiloh is sharing some great tips on how to deal with stress using healthy coping strategies. Check it out!
Effective Communication
Looking for ways to communicate with others, including your children, more effectively? Here are some great and easy ways you can begin incorporating today. The Seven C's of Communication Clear: Be clear about your goal or message. Concise: Stick to the point and...
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