Your Child’s Self-Esteem (for Parents) – KidsHealth

Kids who feel good about themselves have the confidence to try new things. They are more likely to try their best, cope with disappointment and mistakes in healthy ways, and persist when a task is challenging. Healthy self-esteem helps kids at school, home, and with friends. Read more at https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/self-esteem.html. #SEL #EPICAfterschoolTN Your Child’s Self-Esteem (for Parents) – KidsHealth Source

This week, RISE Students have been learning about the importance of having a Gro

This week, RISE Students have been learning about the importance of having a Growth Mindset. “In a growth mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work—brains and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment.” Our students have … Read More

‘Citizen science project’

Citizen Science Project – Founders Park in Johnson City.https://www.etsu.edu/news/2017/12-dec/nr_luffman_founders_park_water_level.aspx ‘Citizen science project’ Source

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Protecting Your Child and Building Resiliency

Tennessee has focused a lot recently on reducing Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs. But what are ACEs and how does the stress from ACEs affect the developing brain? How does it impact an individual later in life? How does it affect family life? Learn about ACES in this short video. https://www.kidcentraltn.com/health/safety/adverse-childhood-experiences–aces—protecting-your-child-and-building-resiliency.html #UTExtensionAfterschool #SMSAfterschoolTN #AdverseChildhoodExperiences Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Protecting Your … Read More

Use Afterschool Time to Boost School Success

Research shows that children who attend afterschool programs have higher achievement scores and success in school. That’s why our programs exist! Learn how: https://www.kidcentraltn.com/education/school-readiness/use-afterschool-time-to-boost-school-success.html #UTExtensionAfterschool #EPICAfterschoolTN Use Afterschool Time to Boost School Success Source

Use Afterschool Time to Boost School Success

Research shows that children who attend afterschool programs have higher achievement scores and success in school. That’s why our programs exist! Learn how: https://www.kidcentraltn.com/education/school-readiness/use-afterschool-time-to-boost-school-success.html #UTExtensionAfterschool#ENGAGEAfterschoolTN Use Afterschool Time to Boost School Success Source