August 2016

Monthly Archives

  • Math Test Anxiety

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  • Kids and Gun Safety

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  • Teens and Online Shopping

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  • Living from the Inside Out… Mistakes Teachers Should Make

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    // “What we have to tell students is that you’re OK the way you are, you can bloom where you’re planted.” – Nido Qubein, President of High Point University Kids may think their teachers know everything, but according to a recent article in Converge Magazine for educators, when teachers mess up every now and then […]

  • Making Instant Messaging Safe for Kids

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    CWK Network By Adam Wilkenfeld CWK Producer "There was one day I stayed on for like 8 hours," Christina, 11, who uses Instant Messenger. Eleven-year-old Christina is one of thousands of kids who use instant messenger every day, but how does it work, and is it safe for kids? There’s a lot about the software […]

  • The Age of Anxiety

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    CWK Network By Robert Seith CWK Senior Producer "I think there’s so much we have to deal with now." Steve, 17, talking about teenage stress. In the 1950’s, ‘Duck and Cover’ was the signature line of a generation living under the constant fear of nuclear war. But as much as that fear may have caused […]

  • Living Strong: Help Kids to Play Fair and Drug-Free

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    As the news du jour moves beyond Lance Armstrong and Tour de France doping, health-class, ethics and dinner table conversations might very well transition to middle school and high school sports, and the pressure and prevalence of a no less dangerous trend toward substance abuse. University of Minnesota research, published recently in the online journal Pediatrics, reports that teens are using […]

  • Helping Kids Feel Safe and Secure at School

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    School safety and security is top-of- mind in light of recent school shootings. Beyond visible uniformed guards, metal detectors and searches, research indicates that taking measures to increase a supportive, connected school culture may be more important than increased security  in helping children feel safe at school. In fact, studies show visible signs like the guards and […]

  • Protecting Kids through Meaningful Connections

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    Stacey DeWitt Connect with Kids Founder and President The Sandy Hook tragedy has affected parents, educators and students nationwide. In schools and homes around the country, we’re asking, “what to do?” At Connect with Kids, it’s Mother Teresa’s wisdom that comes to mind. When presented with the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979, she was asked, “What can […]

  • Why Educators Instead of TV News Anchors Should Define Bullying

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    By Stacey DeWitt, Connect with Kids Founder and President The viral video of Jennifer Livingston, a Wisconsin television morning news anchor, who called a critical viewer a “bully,” raised quite a stir in Connect with Kids offices. A colleague who was moved by the story forwarded it to me with the subject Line: “Next Blog?” […]