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Six tips to survive a COVID-19 summer with your kids
This is going to be the weirdest summer ever for kids. Probably no day or sleepaway camp, possibly no day care available - what's a family to do? Here are some tips from Erika Coles, clinical director at the FIU Center for Children and Families. We hope you'll find...
Storywriting with the Kids
Though not free, this website has the coolest stories you can create with your kids or grandkids! It's called Once Upon a Pancake and it seems like a lot of fun. Check it out and let us know what you think! https://onceuponapancake.com/
How to use Nextdoor, Facebook, Slack to help neighbors amid coronavirus
In Manhattan in particular it's a scary proposition to help our neighbors. Getting in an elevator and doing the laundry in a tiny laundry room are nerve wracking enough. But how do we help those who need it, even if it is just human interaction? Well, the good folks...
A Salute to Our Healthcare Heroes
The American Hospital Association is compiling stories from the front lines we'd like to share with you. We're doing so to honor these heroes many of whom have gotten sick, have PTSD, and who continue to save lives. Read their stories on the AHA website and join us in...
The ultimate parents’ guide to education and activity resources
The Washington Post has compiled a terrific resource for parents with links to numerous stay at home education and activities! From Art to Mental Wellness. Languages, Dance, Physical Activity and more, if you have kids, you'll appreciate this resource. Check it out on...
Inspiring Stories: A Spotlight on Acts of Kindness
Need a little inspiration today? This TV station from Youngstown, Ohio is tracking daily acts of kindness and inspiration from Ohio and across the USA. You'll feel good after checking their...
11 affordable online writing classes taught by bestselling authors and writers to improve your communication skills
Here are some really cool sounding online classes taught by accomplished, award-winning writers. Some specialize in fiction, while others employ storytelling tricks to make even the driest facts shine. Thanks to the good folks at Business Insider, we can share them...
10 free online courses to help you learn a new skill for no money at all
Whether you're hoping to boost your employability or just want to learn something for fun, you're in luck. There's a ton of free online courses that can help you do just that – and the good folks at Mashable rounded up 10. Check them out on...
Natural Soundscapes of Rocky Mountain National Park
Are you missing the outdoors? Our National Parks are treasures and they, too, are victims of the pandemic. Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado has come up with a way for us to get our outdoor fix in the comfort of our living rooms. Experience the sounds of the...