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We need only step outside our door. We can go around the block or walk for half an hour. The benefits are positive! We know this is true. Look for surprizes in "Don't underestimate the power of a walk."
Just when we need it, Irene van der Zande shares Kidpower's new Mental Health page with us. Check it out, bookmark it and share with friends as a resource.
You asked for the 2023 Pumpkin Patch pdf! Scroll down.
Coming Next week: 2023 Halloween Events pdf!
Have a great weekend, Parmalee
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“One of the biggest gifts a parent can give their child, is the skills to handle tricky people.” | |
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“One of the biggest gifts a parent can give their child, is the skills to handle tricky people.” Stella O’Malley, author of Bully-Proof Kids
Bullying … We parents and teachers work to imbue our children with kindness, empathy and respect for others. Are these qualities enough? We think we’re making progress, and up pops bullying again and again. A child is being bullied or a child is bullying. We’re only a month into the school year and already I’m reading about bullying situations at elementary, middle and high schools. Despite admirable anti-bullying policies, it seems we’re up against one of the baser aspects of human nature that is always going to crop up.
Would it be helpful if our community --parents/teachers/administrators/bus-drivers/counselors/businesses/non-profits/et.al.-- all got on the same page about understanding the nature of bullying and techniques for defeating it?
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There is no acceptable excuse for bullying to exist in our schools. One of the finest anti-bullying resources in the world, Kidpower, founded by Irene van der Zande, is headquartered right here in Santa Cruz County. All our schools should be models of safety for all students and adults. Some are. Some are not. Let's step up, share these resources, collaborate and do it in a way that is accurate, respectful, and caring.
The resources for educating ourselves exist. We share them with you: here, here and Kidpower Books.
Like FREEDOM, maintaining an environment SAFE from bullying requires VIGILANCE and ATTENTION.
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The Lure and Benefits of Challenging Puzzles
Good for ALL Ages!
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It's been months since I've done a puzzle, but for some reason I recently grabbed a 1000-piece puzzle from the puzzle shelf (doesn't everyone have one of these?) and started laying edge pieces out on our small dining room table.
The puzzle has drawn my kid out of the bedroom and off screens in recent days. In fact, we've been working on it together every night, sometimes while listening to a podcast, sometimes talking about music or books or whatever. We're creating a new little ritual for this season of life. And with it comes comfort and connection.
I share in case this idea of creating a new, simple ritual to carry you through this time of transition, adjusting to new routines and schedules, the change of seasons, might provide similar comfort and connection for you and your family.
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Elkhorn Slough Open House, Saturday, September 23, 10am – 4pm,
Everyone is welcome to a family-friendly open house at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve! Learn from Reserve scientists, meet restoration teams, celebrate Latino heritage month, and explore behind the scenes. Bilingual bird walk 10 am, naturalist walk 2 pm. Event includes native plant fair, crafts, live music, and food truck. Details
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Capitola Beach Festival, September 23 – 24, Our Family-Friendly Beach Festival has something for everyone to enjoy! The community event will include a 3-Miler Fun Run hosted by the Wharf to Wharf, a Horseshoe Tournament, the Lighted Nautical Parade, a Fishing Derby, a Sand Sculpture Contest, the Chalk Art Event, a Concert in Esplanade Park, Rowboat Races and more! Details
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Free Thriller Dance Classes, Every Saturday Sept 23 – Oct 14, 10am – 12pm, CALLING ALL ZOMBIES! Mark your calendars now! FREE Thriller dance classes. No experience necessary! All are welcome to join in the fun. Details
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Frequency: A Festival of Light, Sound & Digital Culture, Thursday – Sunday, September 21 – 24, 5 – 10pm, Frequency is a biennial festival of light, sound, and digital culture hosted in and around the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. The 4-night event showcases local and global artists and integrates a variety of media-based art into the downtown landscape through illuminated artworks, interactive technologies, and immersive experiences. Details
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The Magical Glass Pumpkin Patch, Preview: Friday September 22, Sales: Saturday September 23 9am – 5pm & Sunday September 24 9am – 3pm. Thousands of locally-made art glass pumpkins. All for exhibit and for sale on the lawn of LGHS. Details
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Lego Engineering Challenge, Wednesdays 4 – 5:30pm, beginning September 27, Ages 8 yrs to 12 yrs. The Lego Engineering Challenge is a fun way for tweens to learn about basic engineering, teamwork, and leadership by completing various lego projects. All lego challenges are self paced. Details
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School Struggles Summit, September 28-30, Join thousands of parents and educators around the world to learn how to help struggling learners discover their greatness and shine. With a few pivots and a lot of science-backed strategies, you can help your child shine too. Penny Williams of the Behavior Revolution is hosting this free online Summit featuring 24 expert interviews covering the specific school challenges parents of differently wired kids face.
Get tools, strategies, and insights. Details
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Attached at the Heart Parenting Classes, begin Wednesday, September 27, 5:30 – 7pm, The Program offers a series of interactive online classes that help parents understand how to use API’s Eight Principles of Parenting. Certified Attached at the Heart Parenting Educator and local mom, Tina McRorie, will teach this series of ten classes online. Details
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Triple P Workshop: How to Help Your Child Deal with Bullying, Monday, September 25, 6 – 7:30pm, Details
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Tiny House Puppetry, Friday, September 22, 11 – 11:30pm, Join us for Tiny House Puppetry with Madrone D’Ardenne. She has been delighting audiences for years with her unique style of interactive puppetry, sharing stories of nature and magic. Prepare to be enchanted! Details
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Community Crafters Boulder Creek, Saturdays 10am – 12pm, August 19 – December 2, Come join amazing teachers from the community to learn a new craft or art process, and have a space dedicated to work on projects with others every week. Come be part of this new community at the Boulder Creek library! Materials will be provided for craft being taught, or bring what you want to work on! Details | | | |
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Santa Cruz Community Harvest Festival, September 23, 10am -7pm, Join us for a fun day filled with local music, dancing, food, vendors, drink, and much merriment! Our vision is to work towards bringing forth a thriving world with healthy foods, healthy people, and a healthy planet. We have an incredible lineup of local and Bay Area musicians and talent! Details
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Health Fair, Saturday, September 23, 12 – 2pm, Connect with our local wellness community and discover access to your next level of health and vitality! There will be a variety of local health and wellness providers from multiple disciplines, addressing body, mind, and spirit. Meet the practitioners face-to-face and have your questions answered. Details
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Music at Skypark, Sunday 12 – 5pm, September 24, Great music at Skypark + kids activities + fun for the whole family + free admission + food to purchase! 12 – 1pm The Elizabeth Carlisle Band; V; 3:30 – 5pm The Joint Chiefs, Proceeds go towards music programs at Local High Schools and Middle Schools. Details
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Parenting Workshops, These parent workshops offer outstanding skills, tips and support in our parenting path. We are fortunate to have these resources. Even if everything is going well, it's good to know what's available! September
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Save this date!
Full Moon Hike at Quail Hollow Ranch, Friday, September 29, 9 – 10pm Details
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