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EDUCATIONAL

Back to School in the Time of COVID: Children at greater risk of mental health problems

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Schools Can Build a Compassionate CommunityBuild strong, healthy relationships. In addition to creating a sense of safety, healthy relationships between staff and students are the key ingredient to cultivating community. Focus on student and family strengths in communication. Authentically get to know all of the members of the community and become the welcoming presence for all families. Consider replacing punitive measures that divide, like suspensions and expulsions, with discipline practices that heal, like restorative justice circles or mindful moment rooms....

Schools Work with Community: Mental HealthAn EAB (the organization formerly known as the Education Advisory Board) survey released in February 2020—before the impact of COVID-19 drastically increased the need for mental health supports—found that while schools are the de facto providers for mental health services for youth, many don’t have the capacity to meet the needs, primarily due to a lack of qualified service providers. The report included four primary recommendations for schools to address the needs (Prothero, 2020)...

Support School Staff Mental HealthTo best support students’ mental health, staff have to take care of themselves first. As school leaders, principals are poised to be models of prevention and coping. However, principals, too, may need support and/or need assistance in identifying resources and developing skills. If you are sharing articles with tips for self-care, make sure you are providing time and space for educators—including yourself—to engage in the same self-care or engage with outside resources and supports. Staff can build community and resilience by creating a wellness group that meets regularly...

Use Mindfulness to Teach Self-regulation at SchoolCompassionate schools that integrate mindfulness techniques and practices can help teachers and parents create more peaceful and healthier environments that foster strong relationships, reduce stress, and increase belonging and happiness. Including mindfulness practices within school routines, throughout school events, and in classrooms will foster connection and resilience in both staff and students and will help teach everyone in the school community the skills they need to help manage anxiety and depression....

ACTION FIGURES

Hasbro Releases a New Line of G.I. Joe Action Figures

The G.I. Joe brand has been with us for about 56 years, and Hasbro continues to launch more exciting action figures in this line up. With the return of classic characters like Road Block, Duke, Scarlett, and the infamous Cobra Commander, our children will have a lot of playtime on their hands in the coming months....READ MORE

NEW, HOT & UNUSUAL

Moose Toys Unwraps Three New Must-Have Toys Ahead of the 2020 Holiday Season: Squeakee the Balloon D

Launching the happy in holidays with the first-ever robotic balloon dog popping with personality, a hilarious pooping flamingo that's gotta go and messy hair don't care....READ MORE

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

How Schools Can Reassure Students: Foster Safety and Security

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