Racine Unified School District is participating in a federally funded COVID-19 testing program. The program is available for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. The implementation of this program will add additional protection for students, staff, and families. By identifying cases early and preventing the spread of COVID-19 the program will make Racine Unified Schools […]
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Juntos Workshops
Juntos provides Latino students and their parents/guardians with knowledge and skills to be successful in school and achieve academic success. Juntos is hosting different workshops. These workshops will focus on: Making Education a Family GoalEffective Communication at HomeFrom Middle School to High SchoolFrom High School to Higher EducationGraduation: Ready to Be a Successful Student Workshops […]
Virtual Meeting: Positive Parenting Program
Parenting isn’t always easy, but Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) is here to help! Children’s Wisconsin is offering a free Triple P Seminar that gives parents and caregivers a friendly place to learn, share and seek support. This week’s seminar will review the five principles of positive parenting, then focus on the realities of parenting, […]
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Family-Friendly Mysteries: 7 Podcasts Full of Suspense (and Fun!)
As the days get shorter and family time transitions indoors, add a little spookiness to your entertainment with a mystery podcast. Written and produced just for kids and families, these seven podcasts combine the perfect amount of suspense with fun to leave everyone in the family begging for just one more episode! The Unexplainable Disappearance […]
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A Barrel of Fun: Apple-Themed Crafts for Kids
There’s no better way to kick off the fall festivities than by celebrating apple season in September! The whole family can get into the spirit by making apple-themed crafts; use them as home décor, gifts for new teachers and friends, or trinkets to trade at the local fall festival. Here are five of the best […]
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Fall Flavors Shine With These October Baking Ideas
October! That means beautiful fall leaves, crisp air, and delicious treats for all of your favorite fall festivities! It’s time to summon your inner pastry chef and bake up some fun with the kids. Whether you’re making treats for the class party, hosting your own fall gathering, or having the next greatest baker competition, here […]
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Why Exploring a Corn Maze Should Top Your Family Activity List
As fall family activities start filling your social calendar, consider one of the most popular—a corn maze! Heading out to the field and having fun navigating the twists and turns is a great way to spend an afternoon with your kids, but did you know that there are benefits beyond just the excitement? Here are […]
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Festive Fall Fun: 10 Crafts for Kids This Season
Fall is in the air, and it’s time to put up the decorations! Have your kids help create some masterpieces of their own that highlight the season with these 10 great crafts. Pony Bead Pumpkins Pumpkins are everywhere this time of year, so embrace the theme and have your kids practice their fine motor skills […]
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The Purposeful Parent: You’re too little to have real feelings…
“I’m sorry honey, but you’re not real yet and so we don’t have to honor your pretend feelings.” On many occasions I have observed adults making very callous and curt comments to children. I’ve seen teachers and parents act out right rude to a child and then turn to extend kindness to an adult. It […]
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The Purposeful Parent: Homework vs Home Play
Homework, huh, yeah What is it good for? Absolutely nuthin, uh! If you are not familiar with music from the 70’s you may not appreciate this ‘hysterically’ funny reference from Edwin Star’s hit song ‘War.’ For me it provides a perfect opening to an article about the grand myths of that time-sucker of a beast […]
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Prevent Blindness Wisconsin: Bring their vision into focus
Imagine trying to solve a math problem in school, but you can’t make out whether the number is a three or an eight on the board. Eighty percent of learning is visual. Unfortunately, most children do not show any signs of vision problems and think the way they see is the way the rest of […]
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The Purposeful Parent: Let Whatever You Don’t Want For Your Children Be A Non Issue
This delightful quote comes from best selling author and international speaker Esther Hicks, and it applies to adults as well as children. Let whatever you don’t want in life be a non-issue! How very liberating, right? So very simple and yet so very powerful! When we look at raising our children from this perspective parenting […]
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The Purposeful Parent: Less TO & FOR and WITH a Little More!
As I continue to work with groups of parents as well as individuals, I find that many adults are committing to more activities outside of the home. In addition to a full time job, some are also involved in volunteer work, part-time jobs, higher education, and hobbies. All of these extras are fine as long […]
