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Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations. The past several months have put unprecedented strains on many families and parents and children may not have access to familiar coping tools like…

How to keep kids active and engaged As we head into a very unusual summer, many parents — especially parents of kids with learning disorders — are wondering how to…

School's out, but children still need support and structure to thrive during the coronavirus crisis There’s never been a summer vacation like this one. With school finally ending, there’s uncertainty…

All young children are born ready and able to engage in early science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning opportunities. Young children are naturally interested in many STEM-related concepts such as exploration, cause - the effect, and problem - solving…

SCHOOL REOPENING TOOLKIT: TRANSPORTATIONProviding the first and last school-related experience of each day for many students, school transportation plays a key role in school operations and the opportunities to support…

At a Glance When kids don’t follow a routine or schedule, it’s frustrating. New routines can be hard for kids to get used to. When kids help create routines, they’re…

At a Glance: Following a routine or schedule is difficult for lots of kids. Sticking to a schedule involves many skills—it’s harder than it seems. Keep an eye on what…

The latest update is out from the Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities. In this issue: Note from Policy Director Tennessee Policy Updates More Updates from the Executive Branch $1 Million for TN…

The June 2020 Issue of EP-Magazine is now available. In this issue: *  Fun Summer Activities with the American Kennel Club *  The Rites and Rights of Summer *  Ryan Niemiller: A Positive…

The latest Whole Child Update is out from the Tennessee Department of Education. In this issue: Dates to Remember Highlights Updates Health Education Physical Education and Activity Physical Environment Nutrition…