Navigating screen time is one of the biggest challenges facing educators and parents today. There has never been a one-size-fits-all answer and the situation got much more complicated once Covid arrived on the scene. Prior to March 2020, it was not uncommon to hear refrains of “We’re trying to cut down on screen time, and… (read more)
The words fun and insurance rarely go together. So while fun might not be an attainable goal, we can try to avoid frustration by understanding the basics and common insurance pitfalls. If your new year’s resolution is to understand your health insurance, you’re in the right place. First step: learn the lingo! Does calling your… (read more)
An unprecedented year. A year like no other. A year for the history books. Uncharted. Unseen. Unheard of. Unknown. How many blog posts, emails, news articles, and social media posts have used these words in the last 10 months? Far, far, far too many to count, of course, which seems entirely appropriate for a year… (read more)
The annual THF winter party is a beloved tradition around here and pandemic or not, we weren’t about to let December pass without some sort of celebration. But what would that look like? After much discussion, we decided to call our beloved intranet up for party duty. Our intranet works hard for us every day,… (read more)
Communication development is one of the most complex and lengthy processes that humans undergo as they mature from infancy to adulthood. In fact, our communication skills continue to evolve throughout our entire lifetimes! The communication foundation that is built in early childhood also serves to support our later academic endeavors and plays a significant role… (read more)
Welp, if I had to pick one word to describe how I’m feeling this month it’s relief to be on the cusp of making it through one heck of a year! We were creative, we pivoted, and we did more things online than many of us thought humanly possible. We cheered each other on and… (read more)
Public health is a concept few of us gave much thought to prior to the pandemic. Now it’s part of our daily lives. Fall is when we often see an increase in cold and flu infections. We’re also witnessing a dramatic increase in Oregon’s COVID cases over the past few weeks. Throughout the pandemic, we’ve… (read more)
Life’s had a lot to teach us this year. It’s ok if you feel tired! We’ve had to change our habits and routines, and pivot to new ways of doing things with safety in mind. It’s helped me to slow down and be grateful for the most basic necessities: health, shelter, sustenance, family connections, and… (read more)
Our emotional regulation has been put to the test as we are all staying home and changing our routines. Here are some helpful tips to help support your child’s social-emotional skills during this challenging time: Keep things consistent. Aim to follow a regular schedule, keeping mealtimes and bedtimes as consistent as possible. Prepare for change…. (read more)
Our recent post with a social story and video to help kids wear masks has been so popular, we decided to take the tips that Christina shared in that post and make them into a single, downloadable page for sharing. Click on the image below to download a pdf, and stay safe out there! Make… (read more)