There are many resources to help during this time. Here are a few local ones. Sign up for updates where possible to keep up with the latest info. New deadline: Mayor’s Disaster Relief Fund accepting applications until May 15. Residents may complete this application online or over the phone with a staff person by calling […]
+ read moreWith the news that schools are closed for the year and the stay at home order has been extended, it has been a hard time for many of us. We have to change our expectations from getting through a short term crisis to “reframing our parenting strategy for the long, confusing haul”. Here are a […]
+ read moreThere are many resources to help during this time. Here are a few local ones. Sign up for updates where possible to keep up with the latest info. New: Face coverings must be worn in public places, businesses and common areas of residential buildings. Details including where to get masks or how to make them: […]
+ read moreThere are many resources to help during this time. Here are a few local ones. Sign up for updates where possible to keep up with the latest info. The topic of collective grief has been coming up a lot recently as we all manage this stressful time. Here are two resources: In the short video, […]
+ read moreIt’s a challenging time for all of us and it can be hard to know how to support our children during this time. Here are a few resources to help. Answering Your Young Children’s Questions about Coronavirus: https://bit.ly/2wopTDX My 5 Parenting Rules for Letting Go and Getting Through the Coronavirus Crisis: https://u.org/3cbKRoX
+ read moreDon’t Pay To Have Your Taxes Prepared! CEOC provide FREE tax preparation. Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee (CEOC) provides help with basic tax returns, particularly for taxpayers with limited income. CEOC can file your taxes electronically, you get your refund back quickly and you keep all of your money! They speak Spanish, Haitian Kreyol, Amharic and […]
+ read moreFebruary is Children’s Dental Health month! Here are some tips from the Cambridge Public Health Department’s Healthy Smiles program for keeping children’s teeth healthy. Check out the downloadable tip sheets at the bottom of the list. Dental Health Tips for Parents of Young Children A tooth needs to be cleaned as soon as it can be […]
+ read moreHere are some tips from the Cambridge Public Health Department’s Healthy Smiles program for keeping children’s teeth healthy. Click for downloadable tips in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole. Oral Health Resources TIPS A tooth needs to be cleaned as soon as it is in the mouth. Brush your child’s teeth twice a day, for two minutes. […]
+ read moreParenting is hard work! Tips for managing our own stress and for supporting our children: Managing stress – some things that can help Thanks to Baby U for the tips!
+ read morePlay Boxes contain collections of small, familiar, inexpensive items that are organized around a play theme and are presented in an appealing way. They are ideal for rainy days, sick days, play dates, when a child needs a break from screens or when “bored” and looking for something fun to do. They make great gifts too! […]
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