Posts by Doug Schwartz

June 30, 2020 According to the American Red Cross, “It only takes a moment. A child or a weak swimmer can drown in the time it takes to reply to a text, check a fishing line or apply sunscreen. Death and injury from drownings happen every day in home pools and hot tubs, at the…

June 30, 2020 Discover a safe, activity-filled summer camp that will keep your child engaged and learning all summer long! There’s no more exciting place to be than at Columbia Academy’s “The World Around Us” 2020 Summer Camp where all sorts of learning, creativity, and physical activities will take place. Campers will be guided through…

June 23, 2020 Millions of children attend summer camp every summer. Summer camp offers a structured opportunity for children to grow in their social, psychological, physical, and life skills. It allows children to become more independent and self-confident while making new friends and learning new skills. While each summer camp has its own different uniqueness,…

June 16, 2020 We all want our children to flourish and feel happy with themselves, and be able to connect well with others. Children are under a lot of stress, especially these days with their way of life being altered so dramatically during the pandemic. First, schools transitioned to virtual learning, then mask-wearing became mandatory…

June 9, 2020 Having a positive attitude means being optimistic about situations, interactions, and yourself. People with positive attitudes can remain hopeful and see the best even in difficult situations. While a positive attitude won’t necessarily eliminate stress, it can equip you with the tools needed to manage the stresses of everyday life in a…

June 9, 2020 Outdoor playtime is an important part of childhood. With the right setup, children can have a backyard that is not only fun but also beneficial to their growth and healthy development. Summer is here and most of us are stuck at home. If you’re like most parents, you might be running out…

June 2, 2020 Finding Relief From Stress And Anxiety In Today’s World With everything going on in the world today, there are a wide range of experiences and emotions involved. You may be struggling with the frustration, sadness, anger, grief, physical and mental fatigue, and anxiety (among other things). In all of this, it’s important…

May 26, 2020 With social distancing in place now and for the foreseeable future due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still many ways for parents and children to get a healthy dose of nature while still practicing good social distancing. Nature exploration can happen in your own yard. Children can find twigs, leaves, pinecones,…

May 19, 2020 How to Talk to your Child about Wearing a Face Mask Look in the mirror with the face coverings on. Slowly and gently talk about it with your child using simple words. Give children time to look, watch, and get used to what’s new. Put a cloth face covering on a favorite…

May 12, 2020 Preschool Distance Learning Our preschoolers have adapted beautifully to distance learning! One of their activities last week was a dough-rolling letter exercise. This helped develop their fine motor skills by manipulating the dough – twisting, pinching, pounding, and rolling it, which builds strong muscles in little fingers and hands. They also wore…