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Los Angeles Public Library Summer Reading Program

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Los Angeles Public Library Summer Reading Program

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Los Angeles Public Library Summer Reading Program

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Summer Reading original artwork by Noor Sofi

Summer With the Library 2024: Save the Date!

L.A. Dreaming

June 10 - August 10, 2024

All Ages

Sign up to receive email notifications about our Reading Challenges / Inscríbete para recibir notificaciones sobre nuestros retos de lectura

This program is generously supported by the Library Foundation of Los Angeles and its donors: Lenore S. and Bernard A. Greenberg Fund, Estate of Victoria Erteszek Foote, The Council of the Library Foundation, Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, Maxwell H. and Muriel S. Gluck Endowment, California State Library, Marjorie Luttenbacher, Walter and Holly Thomson Foundation, Bank of America, N.A., Co-Trustee, Flora Thornton Endowment, The Albert Parvin Foundation, The Morrison and Foerster Foundation, Nora Roberts Foundation.

Connect with LAPL

Why support the Library?

The Los Angeles Public Library serves the largest most diverse population of any library in the United States.

Through its Central Library and 72 branches, the Los Angeles Public Library provides free and easy access to information, ideas, books and technology that enrich, educate and empower every individual in our city's diverse communities.

With more people than ever before using the library-a record 17 million last year alone-your support helps the Library provide people with the resources they need to succeed and thrive.

How to support the Library

You can support the Los Angeles Public Library in several ways:

Join a "Friends" group. There is a "Friends of the Library" group for most branch libraries and departments of the Central Library. Friends groups raise money for improvements to their library through memberships, used book sales and other activities. For more information click here or talk to your local librarian.

Join the Library Foundation of Los Angeles. The Library Foundation is a non-profit organization that raises funds for Library enhancement programs such as adult and early literacy, children and teen reading clubs, technology, and cultural programs. Foundation members receive a variety of benefits with their membership. For more information, see http://www.lfla.org.

Make a donation by check to the Los Angeles Public Library and send it to:
Support the Library, 630 W. Fifth St., Los Angeles CA 90071 or call (213) 228-7272.

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Summer Reading original artwork by Noor Sofi Summer With the Library 2024: Save the Date! L.A. Dreaming June 10 - August 10, 2024 All Ages

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PCT Fall 2024 Schedule/Horario de Otono 2024

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PCT Fall 2024 Schedule/Horario de Otono 2024

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Communication for Youth/ Comunicación para Jóvenes

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Communication for Youth/ Comunicación para Jóvenes

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"This is a good program that really enhances public speaking skills and provides techniques to improve speech delivery and organization. Communication for Youth will also help improve your performance at school as well."
Sankirth Vutukuri, 11th Grade, Aspiring Engineer

"Communication for Youth has got me over the fear of public speaking and I learned how to deliver a range of speeches without a problem!"
Riley Wolfe, 11th Grade, Aspiring Medical Doctor

"I participated in this program for eight years and it was the most amazing experience. Communication for Youth helped me get through some of my life's toughest moments and I made friends I will never forget."
Amber Pena, CSUN Undergraduate, Chicano Studies Major

About

The Communication for Youth program is a community outreach, service-learning course that enables graduate and undergraduate students to offer public speaking training to students in grades 5 through 12. Graduates and undergraduates receive coaching in:

Public Speaking

Course Development

Lesson Planning

Effective Teaching Practices

Assessing Student Learning

Peer Evaluations

Instruction is provided through a combination of discussion, lecture, activities, and workshop formats.

Program Highlights

Lifelong Learning: Learn in innovative ways as you engage and network with youth from across Los Angeles County and CSUN's local community.

Stellar Guidance: Support every step of the way. Faculty and graduate students will guide you as you learn and serve the community.

Campus Involvement: Enhance your leadership skills as you connect with the CSUN community and gain PR experience.

Life Changing: Have a direct influence on our future leaders in practical and long-lasting ways.

The class meets for twelve weeks on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 11:45 am.

Communication for Youth invites students who have successfully completed COMS 151 (or equivalent) to enroll in COMS 437.

For more information, please contact, josefa.gonzalez@csun.edu

For Youth Participants and Their Families

We invite youth in grades 5 through 12 to apply to join the Communication for Youth program. Youth will receive public speaking training from CSUN graduate and undergraduate students. Topics covered include: speech anxiety, vocal variety, listening, ethics and credibility, informative speaking, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to deliver four formal speeches, participate in a campus tour, and be recognized during our culminating awards ceremony.

Program Benefits

Overcome the fear of public speaking

Improve speaking & listening skills

Participate effectively in a range of conversations

Study on a college campus and get a glimpse of University life

Collaborate and share ideas with youth from other schools and backgrounds

Enhance leadership skills

Learn new ways to express yourself

How to Apply

The six week program is offered semi annually in the spring and fall semesters. Please complete and submit the application during the enrollment period. The CYI Team will contact you to confirm enrollment. Only when enrollment is confirmed will you receive information regarding class location and session information. No new registrations will be accepted on the first day of class.

Please direct all questions to thecyiteam@gmail.com

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"This is a good program that really enhances public speaking skills and provides techniques to improve speech delivery and organization. Communication for Youth will also help improve your performance at school as well." Sankirth Vutukuri, 11th Grade, Aspiring Engineer "Communication for Youth has got me over the fear of public speaking and I learned how to deliver a range of speeches without a problem!"

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Wk 25 Disminuir la Rivalidad Entre Hermanos

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Wk 25 Disminuir la Rivalidad Entre Hermanos

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Wk 24 Two Brains are better than One Pt.2

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Wk 24 Two Brains are better than One Pt.2

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Wk 24 Dos Cerebros son Mejores que Uno Pt. 2

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Wk 24 Dos Cerebros son Mejores que Uno Pt. 2

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Wk 23 Two Brains are Better than One; Integrating the Left and Right Brain P.1

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Wk 23 Two Brains are Better than One; Integrating the Left and Right Brain P.1

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Wk 23 Dos Cerebros Son Mejores Que Uno; Integrar el Cerebro Izquierdo y el Derecho P.1

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Wk 23 Dos Cerebros Son Mejores Que Uno; Integrar el Cerebro Izquierdo y el Derecho P.1

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Libby- Online Library Access/ Acceso a la Biblioteca en Lina 

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Libby- Online Library Access/ Acceso a la Biblioteca en Lina 

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Welcome! Thousands of public libraries offer ebooks and audiobooks (for free!) in Libby. Let me ask you a few questions, to guide you to your library.

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LAUSD Parent Guide Through the IEP Process 

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LAUSD Parent Guide Through the IEP Process 

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LAUSD Guia para Padres a Traves del Proceso del IEP

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LAUSD Guia para Padres a Traves del Proceso del IEP

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For the Curious Kid/ Para el niño curioso

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For the Curious Kid/ Para el niño curioso

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Articles and videos explaining how things around us work./ Artículos y vídeos que explican cómo funcionan las cosas que nos rodean.

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HowStuffWorks - Learn How Everything Works!

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HowStuffWorks has been explaining how things work to curious minds since 1998. Providing factual, unbiased content that's fun to read and makes difficult topics easy to understand.

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Find Kid/Family Friendly Events Near You/ Encuentre Eventos para Niños/Familiares Cerca de Usted

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Find Kid/Family Friendly Events Near You/ Encuentre Eventos para Niños/Familiares Cerca de Usted

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LA’s online guide to everything for kids, teens, & families!

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District Office of Transition Services/ Oficina del Districto de Servicios de Transicion 

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District Office of Transition Services/ Oficina del Districto de Servicios de Transicion 

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Wk 20 Growth Mindset and Impact on Parental Expectations

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Wk 20 Growth Mindset and Impact on Parental Expectations

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Wk 20 La Mentalidad de Crecimiento y el Impacto en las Expectativas de los Padres

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Wk 20 La Mentalidad de Crecimiento y el Impacto en las Expectativas de los Padres

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Wk 5 La Mentalidad de Crecimiento y el Impacto en las Expectativas de los Padres

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Wk 18 Parents Improving their Ability to Communicate with and Listen to their Children

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Wk 18 Parents Improving their Ability to Communicate with and Listen to their Children

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Wk 3 Parents Improving their Ability to Communicate with and Listen to their Children

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Wk 18 Como Mejorar la Capacidad de los Padres de Familia para Comunicarse y Escuchar a sus Hijos

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Wk 18 Como Mejorar la Capacidad de los Padres de Familia para Comunicarse y Escuchar a sus Hijos

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Wk 3 Como Mejorar la Capacidad de los Padres de Familia para Comunicarse y Escuchar a sus Hijos

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Financial Literacy For Kids/ Alfabetizacion Financiera para Ninos

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Financial Literacy For Kids/ Alfabetizacion Financiera para Ninos

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Never too early to teach children about the value of money and responsible habits./ Nunca es desmasiado pronto para ensenar a la ninos sobre el valor del dinero y los habitos responsables.

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Practicing Internet Safety.

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Common Sense Media: Age-Based Media Reviews for Families

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Common Sense Media is the leading source of entertainment and technology recommendations for families. Parents trust our expert reviews and objective advice.

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FunBrain offers a variety of books, educational games, and videos tailored to specific grade levels.

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OnlineTimers offers a fun visual aid to count down an activity.

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Check out our Racing Monsters, set a time and guess which one will win? Play until you guess correct!

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Wk 16 Inspire Motivation to Encourage Success

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Wk 16 Inspire Motivation to Encourage Success

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Week 1-Inspire Motivation to Encourage Success

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Wk 16 Inspirar la Motivación para Fomentar el Éxito

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Wk 16 Inspirar la Motivación para Fomentar el Éxito

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Semana 1- Inspirar la Motivacion para Fomentar el Exito

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PCT Spring 2024 Schedule/Horario de Primavera 2024

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PCT Spring 2024 Schedule/Horario de Primavera 2024

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Wk 13 How Literacy Supports Language and Brain Development

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Wk 13 How Literacy Supports Language and Brain Development

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Wk 13 Como la Literatura apoya el Desarrollo del Lenguaje y del Cerebro

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Wk 13 Como la Literatura apoya el Desarrollo del Lenguaje y del Cerebro

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Wk 12 Desarrolle la Resiliencia de su Hijo

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Wk 12 Desarrolle la Resiliencia de su Hijo

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Learning at Your Own Pace/ Khan Academy 

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WK 11 Importance of Sportsmanship and Rewards

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WK 11 Importance of Sportsmanship and Rewards

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WK 11 La Importancia del Espíritu Deportivo y las Recompensas

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WK 11 La Importancia del Espíritu Deportivo y las Recompensas

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Managing Defiant Behavior in Children and Teens

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Managing Defiant Behavior in Children and Teens

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Comportamiento Desafiante en los Niños y Adolescentes

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Comportamiento Desafiante en los Niños y Adolescentes

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Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child

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Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child

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Desarrollar La Inteligencia Emocional de su Hijo

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Desarrollar La Inteligencia Emocional de su Hijo

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Series of popular educational games and online videos that focus on physical activity and interactive learning.

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Ways to Fill Your Child’s Emotional Bucket

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Ways to Fill Your Child’s Emotional Bucket

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Maneras de Llenar el Cubo Emocional de su Hijo

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Maneras de Llenar el Cubo Emocional de su Hijo

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Los beneficios para un niño al tener una mascota en casa

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Mindfulness with Families and Children  

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Mindfulness with Families and Children  

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Prepare for Parent-Teacher Conferences and IEP Meetings

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Prepare for Parent-Teacher Conferences and IEP Meetings

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Prepárese para las Conferencias de Padres y Maestros y las Reuniones del IEP

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Prepárese para las Conferencias de Padres y Maestros y las Reuniones del IEP

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Special Education Disabilities and Ways to Support your Child at Home

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Special Education Disabilities and Ways to Support your Child at Home

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Discapacidades de la Educación Especial y Maneras para Poder Apoyar a su Hijo en Casa

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Discapacidades de la Educación Especial y Maneras para Poder Apoyar a su Hijo en Casa

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Addressing the Needs of Your Children for a Successful School Year

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Addressing the Needs of Your Children for a Successful School Year

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Atendiendo las Necesidades de sus Hijos para un Año Escolar Exitos

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Atendiendo las Necesidades de sus Hijos para un Año Escolar Exitos

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PCT Parent Workshop: Supporting Students with Disabilities at Home - Keypoints

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PCT Parent Workshop: Supporting Students with Disabilities at Home - Keypoints

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PCT Taller de Padres: Apoyar a los Estudiantes con Discapacidades en Casa - Puntos Importantes

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Los Angeles Unified Student and Family Wellness Hotline

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Los Angeles Unified Student and Family Wellness Hotline

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The goal of the unit is to increase student voice by ensuring that students have the power to inform, influence and shape reforms, policies and practices to be reflective of the realities, needs, and solutions from the student perspective.

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Explaining ADD & ADHD/ Explicando ADD & ADHD

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Explaining ADD & ADHD/ Explicando ADD & ADHD

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Search Institute - Developmental Relationships Framework

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Search Institute - Developmental Relationships Framework

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Instituto Search - Marco de las Relaciones Durante el Desarrollo

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Instituto Search - Marco de las Relaciones Durante el Desarrollo

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Discover how family routines help with structure and how that can help improve your child's behavior during the day.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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Creating Structure and Rules for Your Child

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Vea cómo contribuyen las rutinas familiares a la estructura y cómo pueden mejorar el comportamiento de su hijo.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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No one likes to be stressed out – especially when we know it can be linked to poor health. Learning how to manage your stress can be a small change with a big positive impact on your physical and mental health.

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A nadie le gusta estar estresado, especialmente cuando sabemos que puede relacionarse con una mala salud. Aprender cómo manejar su estrés puede ser un pequeño cambio con un gran impacto positivo en su salud física y mental.

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DDS oversees the coordination and delivery of services for Californians with developmental disabilities through a statewide network of 21 community-based, non-profit agencies known as regional centers. Regional centers provide assessments, determine eligibility for services, and offer case management services. Regional centers also develop, purchase, and coordinate the services in each person’s Individual Program Plan.

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DDS oversees the coordination and delivery of services for Californians with developmental disabilities through a statewide network of 21 community-based, non-profit agencies known as regional centers. Regional centers provide assessments, determine eligibility for services, and offer case management services. Regional centers also develop, purchase, and coordinate the services in each person's Individual Program Plan.

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State of California & Department of Developmental Services

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Regional Centers - CA Department of Developmental Services

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Agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.

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Child play & stress- El juego & el estrés en los niños

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Child play & stress- El juego & el estrés en los niños

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How are our children dealing with this stress? How do we help them express their emotions?

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Child Play & Stress Tips | SCAN Families

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Sexting is the sending or distributing of nude or partially nude images. Scary headlines may lead you to believe this is a common practice among teens with extreme consequences. Although the actual numbers vary, many researchers agree that most teens are not sexting, and those who are usually aren’t…

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First 5 California- California's Parenting Website

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First 5 California- California's Parenting Website

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Teaching your child to stay calm sets them up for success.

There's a lot going on in a little kid's world. New experiences can bring up all kinds of emotions, and even tantrums. But that's okay. By giving your child the skills they need to manage their feelings, you'll help them now and down the road.

Watch the video to see how the Dragon Song helps kids stay calm

Young kids can get angry fast. Try doing this fun and simple breathing game together, to help everyone stay calm.

Kids pay attention to everything we do. One of the best ways to teach them about calmness is to practice dragon breathing in front of them and with them. In fact, you can begin doing this from the moment they're born. It's never too early, and it's also never too late. Start practicing calmness in front of your child today.

Practice dragon breathing when you're already calm.

Try dragon breathing when you're angry or upset.

Remember, you can always put your child in a safe space and then leave the room for a moment until you calm down.

Big Feelings Start Early

As kids grow, they begin to recognize, name, and talk about their feelings. They can tell the difference between certain feelings, like sadness, anger, and fear. These feelings can get bottled up and come out as crying, screaming, or refusing to behave. By helping your child learn about their feelings, and how to manage them while they're young, you can help give them a great start to a happier, healthier life.

Calming Helps Kids Thrive

By sharing with your child the tools to stay calm and in control, you help them emotionally and physically. Who doesn't want a happy kid? It's good for them, and it's good for you! Try Dragon Breathing for yourself, and see how it calms you down.

We all want our kids to be prepared for school and whatever life brings them. But did you know that learning how to stay calm is a skill that can last them a lifetime? If they're taught how to self-regulate early on, it'll help them now and well into the future.

Better relationships as adults

Educational attainment and success

More satisfaction with life

Fewer health problems

Less chance of drug abuse

Better chance of financial success

When to Practice Calmness

When kids get angry, they need the right tools to control their emotions. Telling them to calm down when they're already upset doesn't help. Instead, talk to them when they're ready to listen. If they stay calm, let them know you're proud of them. Give them lots of praise! You might even want to do some deep breathing yourself. A calm parent can calm an upset child a lot faster.

Let Them Know You Understand

Kids calm down faster when they feel like you understand them. Here are some tips for talking through their feelings:

At bedtime, name one upsetting feeling and one happy feeling you had that day, and talk about it using simple words. Then ask your child to try it. They'll be talking about their feelings in no time!

Think You May Need Extra Support?

If you're practicing dragon breathing with your child, but they're still struggling to handle their emotions, that's okay. Some kids need different approaches. Find out what behavior is typical for each age and stage. And don't forget,you can always check in with your child's health care provider - they're trained to help with these things.

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Movement and exercise feel good, as you know if you've ever experienced a runner's high, the restorative power of a pandemic afternoon walk, or a heart-pumping Zumba class. But what accounts for these benefits?

The answer offered by science journalist Caroline Williams in Move!: The New Science of Body Over Mind is deeper and more provocative than just endorphins, and it highlights how our bodies and minds are interconnected in ways we may not even realize.

Drawing on the work of neuroscientist Antonio Damasio, Williams explains that our bodies are constantly processing signals from the world and making adjustments to keep us healthy. At the same time, they're sending signals to the brain about the state of our bodies. As she writes:

The unconscious messages coming from the body provide not only the basis for the self but also a kind of undercurrent to our consciousness that sets the mood for everything else that happens. These 'background feelings,' as [Damasio] calls them, act a bit like the soundtrack of a film: They have the power to make us feel happy, sad, hopeful, or on edge, for reasons that we can't quite put our finger on.

In other words, while we may not recognize it, our moods and feelings have a lot to do with how our bodies are functioning-and that's where movement comes in.

If our body is communicating to our brain that we are sedentary or weak, that might create underlying feelings of depression or anxiety, insecurity or uncertainty. On the flipside, moving and building strength could create positive changes in our bodily systems that, when passed along to the brain, give us a subtle sense of happiness, confidence, and positivity.

Williams's book provides an overview of the many ways that moving our bodies can influence our brains for the better-and she offers tips for incorporating mood-boosting, mind-nourishing movement into our busy lives.

How movement helps our minds

But first, the bad news: Sitting may be "the new smoking," but the ills of a sedentary lifestyle aren't just for our physical health. Our mental health seems to suffer when we don't move, as well. For example, people with more sedentary lifestyles have a greater risk for anxiety and depression, as well as lower self-esteem.

Our big brains evolved partly to help us move, explains Williams. For our ancestors, movement meant the ability to run away from danger and run toward food and reward. In fact, one evolutionary anthropologist theorizes that we developed the capacity to think into the future because we needed to plan our movements, back when we were still swinging from tree branches.

So when our brain has no movement to oversee, we suffer. In fact, our brains actually reduce capacity when we're more inactive, removing cells from areas like the hippocampus.

"Moving is at the heart of the way we think and feel," Williams writes. "If we stay still, our cognitive and emotional abilities become seriously compromised."

Meanwhile, the emotional benefits of movement are well-documented. For example, strength training can boost our self-esteem and self-worth, reduce depression and anxiety, and make us feel more capable of meeting emotional challenges. In other words, the strength in our muscles-signaled unconsciously to our brains-may translate to a sense of strength and confidence in the world.

"Having the physical skills to get out of sticky situations makes a big difference in how mentally capable and emotionally resilient we feel as we battle our way through life," writes Williams.

Similarly, covering distances as we walk or run could give us a sense of moving forward in life-and, in fact, walking does make us feel more distant from our pasts.

Dancing is another potent form of movement. Dancing to music releases dopamine, and dance therapy can help teen girls with depression improve their emotional health, reduce stress hormones, and increase feel-good serotonin. Dancing also makes us more aware of our own emotions. The mind-body connection here? Finding new and creative ways to move our bodies as we groove or waltz may help break up rigid emotional patterns and allow us to find new ways of thinking, feeling, and coping.

Exercise even seems to help budge post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Research suggests that resistance training and yoga can both alleviate PTSD symptoms, and that adding a physical component to therapy makes it more effective for veterans and others with complex PTSD.

In general, the more physical activity you do, the more you'll tend to have a sense of control over your life. (There's even some research suggesting that movement can help resolve conflicts with other people.)

"The truth is that brain, body, and mind are part of the same beautiful system," writes Williams. "And the whole thing works better when it's on the move."

How to add more movement to your life

Luckily, since our bodies are designed to move and all, we don't need much guidance on how to be more active. But in her book, Williams offers some ideas for different ways of moving that have different kinds of mental health and cognitive benefits.

In addition to strength training, walking, and running, we can try synchronized movements like tai chi and group exercise to tap into feelings of connection with others. Moving to music can also create that sense of connection and allow us to get lost in the rhythm and disconnect from rumination.

We might also try out what some call "functional movements," or exercises like jumping and climbing that mimic the way we would move if we were surviving in the wild. Obstacle course races or swimming in nature can be a fun opportunity to conquer physical challenges.

Moving more doesn't require going to the gym every day (or at all). It's more a matter of incorporating movement into our daily lives, says Williams. If your job is sedentary, she suggests getting up to move every half an hour. You can do a little gardening, go for a walk, or just have a "movement snack"-a couple minutes of walking like a crab or balancing on one leg. It sounds silly, but what could be sillier than sitting with our butt in a chair for eight hours straight?

With all these benefits in mind, Williams argues that we could do more as a society to acknowledge the importance of movement. That might mean prioritizing recess and PE classes, which more and more U.S. schools are cutting. Elders need encouragement and fitness classes designed for them, not a culture that surrenders to the inevitability of frailty in old age. And Williams would like to see more practitioners incorporating movement and body-based modalities into therapy.

Maybe then more of us would grow up to be adults who move not to burn calories or get our steps in, but just because it feels good for our bodies to do what they're meant to do.

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As children, many of us recall being shushed or scolded by adults whenever we pointed out people's differences such as skin and hair color. Or, we may recall a teacher abruptly ending the conversation when a question regarding race or racism was brought up in the classroom. From these interactions, we likely learned that talking about race was wrong. When teachers and parents avoid talking about the questions and concerns kids have around race and racism, it can further perpetuate misunderstandings, biases, and racial injustice.

Engage in open, honest discussions about race and racism.
As trusted educators, caregivers, and parents, we need to engage in open and honest conversations with children about race and racism. To begin, we must fully understand our country's legacy of slavery and how systemic racism maintains and feeds racial inequity in the United States. For white teachers and parents especially, this might evoke some anxiety. Much of this initial anxiety can be managed by examining your own understanding of race by reading books about race and racism, talking with and listening to experts, watching documentaries, and learning how (and committing) to address anti-racist policies and actions within your own community.

Getting comfortable with the uncomfortable.
I find that many parents and teachers are worried about saying the "wrong" thing or not having the "right" answers. This is common. The first step in getting comfortable with the uncomfortable is to increase your own knowledge. By learning more, you'll be better prepared to raise and teach socially conscious and conscientious kids.

Children are observant and complex thinkers. They look to people around them including parents, teachers, and other children, to make sense of who they are and learn how people who look and don't look like them are treated. Research shows children as young as two can begin to articulate ideas about racial differences and develop judgments on what those differences might mean.

Encouraging the conversation at a very young age.
From as early as three years old, many children begin to verbalize what they notice about differences including skin color, hair, visible disabilities, and gender. Children also want to talk to you about what they notice! As any parent knows, these observations or questions come up at the most inconvenient and unexpected times - while you are busy getting ready for work, while riding the bus within earshot of many other people, or while waiting in line at the grocery store.

It is important to acknowledge a child's questions and observations, even if you don't have the answers or feel uncomfortable. Some back pocket responses are: "I'm so glad you brought this up, let's talk more about it when we can sit down together," "I love that you are curious about this and I don't have all the answers right now, but we can learn together." and "Hmm.. that's a good observation. I wonder where you came up with that idea. Let's explore."

Social awareness and empathy are learned behaviors.
When we keep the conversation going, we let our children know their observations about the world are important. It helps them develop social awareness and empathy. It helps reaffirm that it is ok to notice differences and to be curious about others. The discussions they have with the trusting adults in their lives are the most influential in shaping how they see themselves and others.

The PBS Let's Talk Series
I recently hosted a PBS Utah show called Let's Talk in which I interviewed 14 parents on their own experiences with race and racism, some of whom are teachers, as well as an elementary school counselor. In each episode, we talk about how they navigate conversations around race and racism with their children. Each episode reveals the triumphs they've experienced, lessons they've learned, vulnerabilities they've felt as well as some of their best tools. To watch each of these interviews visit Let's Talk at PBSUtah.org/letstalk.

Based on these conversations and my own experience as a mother and educator, here are 10 Tips to help you on this journey.

1. Examine your own understanding of race.
If race wasn't discussed in your household growing up, do some research on your own and reflect on what it brings up for you. The more you understand what race means and how it permeates our society, the better equipped you are to teach your children about it. For a list of adult and children's books visit Let's Talkbook list resource page!

2. Become comfortable with terminology and familiar with how certain concepts are used.
For example, race and culture are not synonymous. It's important to be explicit and provide children with accurate terms so they can learn how to apply them.

3. When your child brings up a topic related to race, don't be afraid to keep the conversation going.
This lets children know it is okay to talk about what they notice. Instead of telling kids to keep quiet, refrain from using particular words or make specific observations out loud, talk to them. Ask them what they noticed and discuss it.

4. Find opportunities to ask questions.
For example, when reading a book to or with your child, ask them why someone is being treated a certain way? Is it because of their gender or skin color? Let this lead into a rich conversation.

5. Let children take the lead.
While I recommend that parents intentionally initiate conversations about race and racism, children will often bring up these thoughts on their own too. It's important to spend time on what they've noticed. Validate their questions or observations ("that's such a great observation...") and then move into a discussion. Statements and questions such as, "I'd love to hear more about that," "That's really interesting, what made you think of this?" or "How did that make you feel when that happened?" are helpful ways to deepen your conversations.

6. Involve your children in activities to help them learn about their own cultural, racial and ethnic backgrounds.
This will help them develop a greater sense of who they are, which will then enable them to create more positive interactions across various racial-ethnic groups.

7. Help your children to think critically. It is common for children to focus on concrete and visible features to describe others, such as skin color or assumed gender. Challenge them to think about other important personal dimensions. For example, if your child refers to a friend as "my white friend" or "my brown friend," ask them to tell you more about their friend (e.g., "What does your friend like to do?" and "What kinds of things do you play together?").

8. Recognize your child's limits and know when to stop.
Depending on age and attention spans, conversations with children about these topics may only last a minute or two.

9. Initiate a book club or conversation group with other parents who are interested in learning how to talk with their children about race.
Sharing challenges you encounter will normalize the difficulty in talking about socially charged topics.

10. It's OK to make mistakes!
Many parents did not grow up discussing race or racism, so there is quite a steep learning curve. You will stumble over your words and may share wrong information. Let your child know you are still figuring out how to talk about these important topics too, that learning is a life long process which you are committed to and that you are so happy you get to have these conversations together.

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