š£Kudos to Hope Goins for her new tale The Adventures of Chloe and Chris: The Three Branches of Government. š š§šæš§š½š¦š¾ Hope proceeds to explain the complex nature of our government and its operations so that our youngest citizens can understand. š§š½āš« I have long held the view that one of the greatest concerns of…
Dr. Marta’s CYBER MONDAY Deals
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Dr. Marta’s Summer Children’s Book Reading List
Who is ready for story time?!? Come join me as I read some of my favorite children’s books from my library. Parents, there’s so much we can do to help our kids by harnessing the power of children’s literature. Tag me in to read to your kids and try using the caption feature if you’d…
Wash Your Hands, Please
Special thanks to the creative team at Anthill Studios for making this wonderful video teaching young children the basics of staying safe during the #Coronavirus pandemic.
Dear Essential Services Workers: We See You…
It has been humbling to watch healthcare and other designated essential services professionals living through the most challenging health crisis in our lifetime. Many of you are exhausted, frustrated and overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of caring for the sick and dying as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.Ā And when you get home you…
Ask Dr. Marta About Staying Connected While Social Distancing
I hope everyone had a fantastic Easter and that we all continue finding ways to keep our spirits lifted up during this time of social distancing. Today, I thought Iād take a few moments to share a bit of the behind the scenes with me and my family as we work through quarantine just like…
Dr. Martaās Read Treats: Looking For a Fun Book to Read With Your Little One?
Evan wants to be lonely. When you have three sisters, two brothers and Mom and Dad all sharing a two room apartment, the space you call home gets filled really fast. Evan is determined to find his own space but has difficulty figuring out how to make that happen in two rooms shared by a…
Raising Resilient Children in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic
With so much talk around the world related to the Coronavirus and COVID-19 pandemic, I thought it might be useful to share an article I came across for parents who may be concerned about the mental and emotional impacts of these uncertain times on their kids. Please stay safe everyone and donāt forget to make…
RESILIENCE 101: YOUāVE GOT TO WALK THE WALK!
PART 1Ā |Ā PART 2Ā |Ā PART 3 In this series we will explore practical and effective strategies to encourage the development of resilience in our children.Ā To read PART 1 CLICK HERE. Resilience is consideredĀ a key component for success due to the ability to overcome adversity and achieve oneās goals despite obstacles that…
Raising Kids with True Grit: The Power of Resilience
PART 1Ā |Ā PART 2Ā |Ā PART 3 There’s a topic that makes many educators and policy makers uncomfortable when it pops up.Ā So of course, I’m going to jump right into to it today because our kids need for us to confront this hard work for their sake.Ā One of the greatest fears parents…
The Parent Collective Part 3 Continued
There is no more powerful force than a people steeped in their history. And there is no higher cause than honoring our struggle and ancestors by remembering. Lonnie Bunch, Founding Director of the African American Museum of History and Culture Last week we explored the first two challenges identified by Lonnie Bunch to passing on…
How Can We Help Pass On African American History To Our Youth?
Weāve all seen it in the news or even in our communities. The discomfort that comes along with conversations about the telling of African American history. What does it mean for a young African American to lack exposure to the trials and triumphs of people who look like them?_With the opening of the African American…