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El Programa de Ayuda Voluntaria a los Contribuyentes (VITA, por sus siglas en inglés) y el Programa de Asesoramiento Tributario para Personas de Edad Avanzada (TCE, por sus siglas en inglés) ofrecen ayuda tributaria básica gratuita a las personas que […]
If you qualify you can have your taxes done for you for free. The IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs offer free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals. The VITA program […]
The pandemic has cut kids off from friends, nutritious school meals, sports and routines. With virtual learning and few activities outside the home, it’s no surprise kids are moving less and snacking more. If your family has been eating more processed, high-calorie food and spends […]
“I just need my jacket!” was my toddler’s enthusiastic response when I told him it was too chilly to play in his kiddie pool. I thought I had done a great job of explaining the concept of winter to him […]
By: Karen Nemeth, Derry Koralek, and Kelly Ramsey Every child’s first and most important teachers are the family members who nurture their development and learning. When a child enters an early childhood program, her family’s partnership with the teachers ensures […]
After any disaster or crisis, families struggle with what they should say to children and what’s best not to share with them. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) encourages parents, teachers, child care providers, and others who work closely with children to filter information […]
“Video games have increasingly become a primary source of entertainment for adults and children alike. With so many games featuring themes of war, violence and death, it can be difficult for parents to find age-appropriate games for their children.” Dr. […]
Self-care is not selfish or indulgent—it’s how we keep ourselves well to ensure we are physically, emotionally, and mentally capable of being there for our young children. SHARE Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share via email […]
For many families, vacations are a time to see relatives, relax and spend time together. When coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) first began to spread, many people canceled their existing travel plans. But now, as families try to navigate their “new normal,” some […]
Here are some ways that adults can support children’s understanding of emotions and developing and use social emotional skills: 1. Give explicit instructions. You can ask children directly to demonstrate their social-emotional learning skills through certain prompts and activities. For […]