As adults, our social skills are so ingrained in our daily lives that we often don’t think twice about what we’re doing or how we’re doing it. Whether we’re introducing two people, interacting with the cashier at the grocery store or showing empathy toward a friend who’s been sick, our social skills have been fine-tuned enough through the years that…
By: A.Marie Silver Whether your children are learning from home due to the pandemic, or you’re in need of something to keep them entertained during the weekend, nothing is better than combining fun with education. We picked out a selection of fabulous science experiments. The good news is, each of these experiments is easy. The bad news is, adult supervision will…
By: Maggie Green As the leaves begin to change colors and the air gets a bit cooler, people should remember that their favorite fall activities may look a little different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Lisa Pickett, chief medical officer for Duke Health, said while it may be tempting to bring activities indoors when the temperatures start…
By: Karell Roxas It’s almost time for Halloween! And you love dressing up. Or you hate dressing up but your family or friends or next door neighbor really want you to dress up. Oh, and also you’re pregnant. 🤰🏽So what the heck are you supposed to be? Don’t sweat it, mama. We searched Instagram and Pinterest to find the cutest (and rather genius) maternity Halloween…
By: Annie O’Sullivan Halloween will definitely look different this fall, due to COVID-19 regulations and safety precautions, but that doesn’t mean the kids have to miss out on any fun. Sure, trick-or-treating might not even happen this October, and there won’t be many Halloween parties to prepare for due to social distancing restrictions, but you can still create some fun with these…
By: Michelle Garrett Halloween is an especially nostalgic time of year. As the seasons change, the anticipation of the Fall, and more importantly Halloween, conjures up memories of pumpkins, apple picking, crisp autumn air, a night when the moon shines brighter, and for many, a chance to play dress-up and be a kid again. To help get the family in the…
A new generation of parents are recognising the importance of getting kids interested in taking care of the planet from the get-go. The key? Making green living a way of family life. Little ones model their behaviour on what they see their parents do, so it can make a big impact if you explain the reasons why you recycle or…
By Carly Drake, North Central College and Diane Bruce Anstine, North Central College Researchers have studied college students’ mental health for decades. Even in the 1920s, it was clear that the many stresses of higher education – like academic demands, post-graduation plans and financial concerns – wear on students. This stress can incite new mental health concerns and worsen existing ones, such as anxiety and depression. Sleep…
By: Elizabeth Spencer Right about the time I found my high school senior at our kitchen table crying over her lost pom team season, I went looking for help. For a while, we’d held onto hope her senior year could be normal. Then we thought maybe it would be modified but still with shades of normalcy. Now, we know that at…
Choosing costumes, decorating pumpkins, and getting special treats brings joy to many children at Halloween. Some Halloween traditions may look different this year to keep everyone safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there are still plenty of ways families can have fun while avoiding the scare of being exposed to or spreading the virus. Most importantly, keep doing what you have been…
