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5 Ways to Connect with Your Kids
Our lives are busy, and sometimes parenting can feel like another set of boxes to check. But when we go on autopilot, we risk losing opportunities to form genuine connections with our kids. Connecting builds trust and security in your child's mind, which will help...
Five Ways to Spend More Time Outdoors as a Family
Whether you're looking for ways to spend more time outside as a family, or if you'd like to try something new and fun with the kids, these tips will help inspire you to embark on more outdoor adventures! Time outdoors builds memories and makes life more enjoyable.The...
Tips to Motivate Your Students to Read
Did you know that October is National Book Month? While most understand that reading is fundamental, a shocking one out of seven adults lacks basic reading skills (Fundamental Educator). How can you help? Teachers are often the first line of defense when tackling...
Back to School – Tips and Tricks to Start the Year Off Well!
It's that time of year again: back-to-school! Whether you're a student heading off to a different school, or a parent getting your kid ready to start the new year, back-to-school season can be an exciting time. But there are also a lot of things to remember and...
Why Every Kid Needs a Positive Role Model
Navigating the developmental years is a challenge for all youth. Teens will limit themselves because of the situation they were born into, self-doubt, and due to not having anyone positive to aspire to be like. By having a positive role model, youth and teens will...
Home Safety
Happy Home Safety Month! Here are a few great resources for you and the kids as you discuss home safety. Websites to Explore:...
How to Handle Cyberbullies
What is Cyberbullying? Bullying is nothing new. What has changed is that it can become virtually impossible to escape them because of the amount of time spent on various forms of technology such as phones, tablets, and computers. Almost all teens have smartphones,...
Mental Health Awareness Month
What can anxiety look like in children? When a child does not outgrow the fears and worries that are typical in young children, or when there are so many fears and worries that they interfere with school, home, or play activities, the child may be diagnosed with an...
How to Build Your Child’s Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is crucial to a child’s development. It can make or break academic achievement, participation in school, willingness to engage in clubs or activities, relationships with peers, and their overall mental health and happiness. Higher self-esteem in...
There are a variety of ways you can give your time to The Boys & Girls Club of Wooster!
From tutoring and homework help, to speaking on a subject you are an expert on, or leading an enrichment activity, there is way for you to get involved with us. Consider volunteering today! At The Boys & Girls Club of Wooster, we try to create a collaborative team...
Earth Day Resources
Happy Earth Day! Here are a few great resources for you as you plan your Earth Day Celebration. Websites to explore:...
How to Encourage Your Child’s Sense of Humor
Humor is something children can create that fosters a relaxed and playful climate in which further creativity is more likely to occur. Humor and play are closely linked, so a home with plenty of humor and play will be filled with smiles and laughter of happy...