CHCharEd PTAZone

The Cherry Hill Zone PTA CE Committee supports the parent-teacher focus of Character Education by sharing online resources.

[Common Sense Media @CommonSense]

These movies help kids learn the value of putting themselves in someone else's shoes to understand the feelings and perspective of others.
https://t.co/A5s1DurXqV #empathy #characterstrengths

[Common Sense Media @CommonSense]

A healthy media diet balances 3 things: what kids do, how much time they spend doing it, and whether their content choices are age-appropriate. Here's a Family Media Agreement + Device Contract to help set realistic rules.
https://t.co/w9oMimKj1l #digcit #K12

[Common Sense Media @CommonSense]

Examples of cyberbullying include sending hurtful texts or instant messages, posting embarrassing photos or video on social media, and spreading mean rumors online or with cell phones. #digitalwellbeing #socialmedia

[Cherry Hill Township @CherryHillTwp]

. @CHZonePTA will be hosting a School Supply Collection which will benefit all 19 Cherry Hill Public Schools. Please drop off your donation to the Municipal Building, Cherry Hill Public Library, or Swim Club of your choice during normal operating hours from Aug 10-24.

[Common Sense Media @CommonSense]

It’s a very sad weekend. Here’s an article that may help you talk with your kids about what they’re seeing in the news: https://t.co/L1YKML5uLd #ElPaso #Dayton

[CHCharEd PTAZone @CHCharEd]

It’s official. The Character Corner is up & running! Stop by the Youth Dept. on your next visit to @chplnj to see the many great character development resources. Much thanks to @Inkwoodnj for their awesome customer service & to Beth Cackowski for all her help with this project!

[CHCharEd PTAZone @CHCharEd]

#charactercounts #IRL

[Common Sense Media @CommonSense]

Tell your teens: colleges are watching. 👀
https://t.co/6JltdeGDpt #socialmedia #parenting

[CHCharEd PTAZone @CHCharEd]

Proper problem solving skills are essential to #characterdevelopment in teens, tweens, & beyond. #charactercounts

[Dr. Price-Mitchell @DrPriceMitchell]

#Children and teenagers need to be encouraged to be themselves—to discover their own solutions to problems and their unique paths through life. https://t.co/4HMykcf49w #parenting #encouragement

[Character.org @CharacterDotOrg]

Here are seven steps parents can take to ensure kids develop the right skills, focus on likability, and value authenticity over power and status.

https://t.co/NYFhAWkuVZ

[Common Sense Media @CommonSense]

Summer break is a great opportunity to encourage kids to make a difference. Here are 4 websites dedicated to helping kids of all ages become better world citizens. #volunteering #givingback

[Common Sense Media @CommonSense]

Talking to your kids about having a learning disability is never easy, but it’s an important way to begin reducing stigma.
https://t.co/vVDl0XxPUb | Via @UnderstoodOrg #LD #parenting

[Common Sense Media @CommonSense]

If you're considering a smartphone for your kid, you'll need to think through a few things, from who will pay for it to whether they're responsible enough to use it appropriately.
https://t.co/FGQqGACLex #parenting #cellphones

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

Reading online requires more attention from kids than reading a paper book. They are faced with almost limitless input and decisions, including images, video and multiple hyperlinks that lead to even more information. @HKorbey https://t.co/8YyDsEqvbc

[Cherry Hill Zone PTA @CHZonePTA]

Every year on the last Saturday of July roughly 800 youth swimmers from our 13 Cherry Hill swim clubs compete individually & as a team at Cherry Bowl. Now in its 60th year, this year’s Cherry... https://t.co/mkRviox3z2

[Common Sense Media @CommonSense]

Here are 5 simple ways to get your kids hooked on books - even during the summer! #parenting #reading #summerslide

[Dr. Michele Borba @micheleborba]

50 Ways We Can Be Great Examples to Kids...So They Learn Strong Character #parenting #teaching https://t.co/Nz8go45QNR

[CHCharEd PTAZone @CHCharEd]

Our total collection was over 6,500 pounds of food & goods. 1st place winner (Kingston) collected 1,011 lbs; runner-up schools (Rosa & Kilmer) tied with 1,003 lbs each. Our collection greatly helps @CHNJFoodPantry continue providing a much needed service to our community.

[CHCharEd PTAZone @CHCharEd]

Congrats again to the winning schools of the 2019 district-wide food drive! 1st place @KingstonES1955; 2 runner-up schools @JoyceKilmerES @RIMSTweets & slogan contest winner @HoraceMannES. #togetherWEeat #WEareCHPS

[Common Sense Media @CommonSense]

Digital harassment usually involves 2 people in a close relationship. Here are 4 ways to help teens avoid it. #socialmedia #cyberbullying

[Character.org @CharacterDotOrg]

Here are seven ways parents can raise empowered girls who support and encourage each other.

https://t.co/vAtJXE4KMH