Out-of-School Time Matters

"Be fully present" is the opening message. Holy cow I LOVE afterschool people.

Registration is open for the 2020 California Expanded Learning Virtual Summit : Together we rise. Find out more, or register by clicking on the flyer below. https://www.afterschoolnetwork.org//registration-now-open-

"... the tools common to resilient people are optimism (that is also realistic), a moral compass, religious or spiritual beliefs, cognitive and emotional flexibility, and social connectedness. The most resilient among us are people who generally don’t dwell on the negative, who look for opportunities that might exist even in the darkest times. During a quarantine, for example, a resilient person might decide it is a good time to start a meditation practice, take an online course or learn to play guitar. Research has shown that dedication to a worthy cause or a belief in something greater than oneself religiously or spiritually has a resilience-enhancing effect, as does the ability to be flexible in your thinking."

Parents understanding child development is one of the Five Protective Factors. Why is it so important? Asking children to do things their brains and bodies aren't ready to do can be frustrating for everyone, and potentially harmful to children. Learn about developmental milestones and when children are likely to reach them. https://youtu.be/S-OQXmjY53o

Finding time for yourself in a household where parents and kids are all home all day might require creativity. Early Birds might get up before everyone else. Night Owls can stay up later. Think about when and how you can create time to take care of your own needs.#ResilientDN #LoveDelNorte https://withtahryn.com/how-to-protect-your-mental-health-w/