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While we can't possibly protect our children from all of the hardships and challenges life brings, we can help them cope with these difficulties. We can help build their resilience starting at a very young age.In its simplest form, resilience is the ability to bounce back. It is something we hope and strive to instill in our children—but at the same time, it can seem like an elusive and vague term.According to educational research, resilience impacts social skills, a child's desire to try academically, autonomy, problem-solving skills, awareness of and reactions to injustice, and a person's sense of purpose. That's...

A list of best things to do in Delaware County this weekend, July 23rd, 24th, and 25th    What to do this weekend with your family? Here is a list of things you can enjoy with your family this weekend. There is so much to do for families and kids, especially now that most venues are open and happy to welcome you back. Free Fishing Day at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge Hook your first fish today! Join us for our free Family Fishing Day and let our volunteers and staff help you get a start on fishing. Limited rods...

I’ll be honest with you, dear Pandas—I’m very nostalgic for my school days. I miss the good old days when the world seemed to be somehow more mysterious and you were always brimming with potential. It’s also a secret ambition of mine to become a teacher or professor someday in the far, far future. So when I spot an educator sharing their experience about their job, I’m all ears (or, well, eyes because I do a lot of reading).Imgur user Kaiserkevin, a teacher and counselor who has a whopping 20 years of experience, shared a host of riveting school stories....

The 5-year-old aka kindergartener on your list is now a little kid and you still want to get them the best toys for the holidays or the perfect birthday gifts. Somehow, moving into kindergarten helps kids express themselves more than ever before, so finding toys and games that help them build on the skills they are learning at school can also help them express themselves even more. Plus, this year, getting a new toy brings some much needed joy to everyone's life. In our opinion, the only thing better than receiving a great gift is giving one. From concentration games...

by Melissa Norris Well that was a crazy year, and then some, for all of us. One of the many things we have missed as a community are music festivals like Salmonfest, but the good news is it’s game on this year! Salmonfest is swimming upstream and it will spawn on August 6, 7, and 8th at the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds in Ninilchik—just in time to celebrate their tenth anniversary. Like every year at Salmonfest; the musicians are enormously talented, the atmosphere is safe and friendly, and the mission is to spread the love for salmon, Alaska’s most iconic fish...