Nami of Minnesota
Midway - Saint Paul:
Back to School amidst the New Normal: Ongoing Effects of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Children’s Health and Well-Being
As millions of children across the nation prepare to go back to school this fall, many will face challenges due to ongoing health, economic, and social consequences of the pandemic. This brief exam…
How to teach ... mental health
We teach children how to care for their bodies – use our resources to help them learn to look after their minds too
Building Adult Capabilities to Improve Child Outcomes: A Theory of Change
This 5-minute video depicts a theory of change from the Frontiers of Innovation community for achieving breakthrough outcomes for vulnerable children and fam...
Helping Young Children Learn to Make Friends
With school starting up again, it’s important that parents think about ways they can help their children succeed not only academically, but also socially.
How to keep children from skipping school
Beyond data, mentors can add a human touch and build relationships with at-risk students.
How to Raise Creative Children
Three rules that might make your child a future Nobel Prize winner
Should Kids Have Cell Phones?
Do cell phones make kids safer — or more vulnerable? Most parents get kids phones because they seem like a way to keep children safe and connected. After all, with a cell phone, your child can contact you whenever he needs you. Also, you should be able to reach your child (assuming, of course, that she hasn’t lost the cell phone, buried it in a backpack, lent it to a friend, forgotten to turn the ringer on, or decided to ignore it when…
Why Preschool Suspensions Still Happen (And How To Stop Them)
Thousands of children in public pre-K, especially black preschoolers, are suspended each year. The problems are clear. So are some fixes.
3 Health and Safety Tips to Use Before the Kids' First Class
Parents may be busy buying their kids supplies and clothing, but there are even more important things to think about as the school year starts.
InBrief: How Resilience is Built
Children are not born with resilience, which is produced through the interaction of biological systems and protective factors in the social environment. The ...
How a Mother’s Love May Counter the Negative Health Effects of Poverty
Being raised in poverty can have lifelong negative effects on children's health, increasing their risk of chronic disease in adulthood. But new research suggests one factor that may help protect poor kids from later illness: having a nurturing mother.
How to be a 'durable human'
Health journalist Jennifer Joy Madden teaches us how to raise durable children in the digital age.
YouTube builds a new website for children after ongoing criticism
However, the video platform warned parents that it still won’t be able to spot all inappropriate videos.
How To Help Your Children Build Good Character
Enjoy this inspiring, insightful children's book about how to build good character and find out -- are we born with compassion?
Teachers Should Reward Questions, Not Just Answers
Inspiring creativity in children through questions
Does Science Say Smart People Are Creative?
When I moved to America, I was happy that my children would not experience the 'exam hell' that Asian children endure. Alas, they had to experience standardized testing 'nightmares' because of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). The intention behind NCLB was to make all children “smart,” but instead, it pressed no child ahead, curious, or creative. It resulted in smart test-taking skills, not worthwhile…
Why too much stuff can make kids unhappy
Getting new things can make children feel better—but not for very long
5 Reasons Why Music Helps Children with Special Needs
We all know how powerful music can be in our own lives and in the lives of our children, but why is music so compelling and captivating? What exactly is it about music that makes it a great way to connect with and help children with special needs? Let’s take a look. 1. Music Motivates Finding ways to motivate children to work on challenging tasks or skills can be difficult. Music tends to be one of the top motivators for children with special…
Finding Your Tribe Is An Ongoing Quest
As the father of an 11th grade student, I am watching my oldest child explore where she will want to attend university when she completes her senior and final..
