Simms/Mann Institute

The Simms/Mann Institute is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting the health and wellness of children, families, and communities.

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Now more than ever kids, parents, and educators need resources to help them cope with stress. Check out @InnerKids, a pay-what-you-can online resource offering mindfulness classes for kids, families, and educators at https://t.co/4pMIsmCQ3L Register for free with code MindfulJuly

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"Experts have found that giving kids positive rather than negative attention is much more effective in changing behavior". Important article from @ChildMindInst about the power of #positive #parenting. Full read here: https://t.co/Qkb6CMOEJw

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Quarantine pods "might be a smart way to balance mental health needs with physical safety". This @nytimes article addresses an interesting approach to the corona virus and peace of mind that many families may find helpful. Full read here: https://t.co/Kgvw3ZVwzb

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"How can parents, many of whom are struggling themselves, help children process what they’re seeing and manage their feelings?" Piece by @ChildMindInst offers guidelines #parents can keep in mind to help #kids deal with troubling news re: #race & violence. https://t.co/Dt8eP6OS8J

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Are your little ones starting to climb out of the crib? Here’s some helpful advice for #parents from #PedSleepExpert Dr. Melisa Moore of @PedSleepCouncil (and you’ll also find links to helpful information on a variety of #sleep related issues on this page) https://t.co/2GNPUBrxbo

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RT @rulerapproach: Why is it, that even though some of the strategies we use to manage our emotions don't work, we keep using them? Listen to @marcbrackett discuss this intriguing phenomenon and how to stop the cycle. Watch the full webinar here: https://t.co/s8MjHTEell

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Research shows one of the most important factors for long-term success in school, work, & relationships is a #child’s ability to self-regulate. #Babies experience feelings early. Good info from @ZeroToThree for #parents to help #children cope with feelings https://t.co/baCzWplZVK

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Good read from @ScienceDaily with research from @FloridaAtlantic about #kangaroocare (skin-to-skin contact) between mother & infant boosting #babybrain development and positively impacting #mother too with important implications for post-partum depression. https://t.co/NnXQMM0s8m

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"...children are taking in everything they see and hear, and are working to understand what it all means." As we continue to try to make sense of events in our world #parents may struggle with how to talk to kids about racism. Good info from @zerotothree: https://t.co/lFPT3oyRhr

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Dr. Jack Shonkoff, Director of @HarvardCenter (and one of our past #SimmsMann Whole Child Award winners) gave the @EdRedesignLab keynote address via YouTube & @EarlyLearnNatn has the top 5 take-aways from his remarks. Click for the notes & the full speech: https://t.co/KUmqb9kLkF

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"...as the nation moves towards reopening, it’s never been more important to ensure kids are following the rules." Good read from @ChildTrends with #parenting tips on talking to #teens so that they stay safe during this confusing time. https://t.co/9kAzohmMpV

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Good article from @PBSKids about #children being extra clingy during this uncertain time of the coronavirus, discussing why this is the case and how #parents can best handle it. https://t.co/JJbtkyiQ3Q

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During this time of sheltering in place, many early care and education providers are needing to reach their little ones remotely. Here are some helpful tips from @ChildTrends on communicating with #families and supporting #athome #learning: https://t.co/4ng2992k68

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Past #SimmsMann Think Tank speaker & Whole Child Award winner, Dr. Pat Kuhl of @UW_ILABS was featured in this (#FBF) @usnews piece about the value of #parentese in boosting #children's #language development. Full read: https://t.co/hTn3k4R4jn

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"...quarantine could provide the perfect environment for bickering siblings to build better relationships, with a little guidance from parents." Good perspective in @nytimes piece about #siblings #bickering more & using it as an opportunity to teach. https://t.co/QFH9UE5fXx

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Returning to #childcare after sheltering in place may be an adjustment for your little ones who have gotten used to having 24/7 time with you. Here are some good tips for #parents in this article from @ZEROTOTHREE on how to manage the transition: https://t.co/XGjutVg4n8

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Please join us in congratulating the DGSOM Class of 2020! We’d also like to give a special shout out to our graduating interns. It has been an absolute pleasure to work alongside such talented and amazing individuals. Congrats to All! #DGSOM2020 #socialwork #psychology #oncology

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Helpful & relevant video from #SimmsMannTT speaker @susankgreenland: "While we can't change the situation, we have the freedom to choose how we respond. And that, in so doing, we embody the qualities we value and model them for our children." Watch here: https://t.co/QQPsniqhiz

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Children can sense stress & "It’s important to keep in mind that changes in your household may result in more challenging behavior than usual." If you're sheltering in place with your little one this article from @ZEROTOTHREE on setting #limits is for you: https://t.co/FV6Ov2od66

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"With adults, kids at school and the news all hyper-focused on this coronavirus outbreak, my reassuring voice needed to be a little louder." Here's some helpful info from @PBSKids about talking to #children about #coronavirus: https://t.co/q34X1mLXd0