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Join us for an intimate parlor event about youth mental health on Nov. 23rd from 7:00-8:30PM at Pub St. Pierre (Food & Wine incl.). Laura Fish, the CEO and executive director of the Douglas Foundation will be sharing insights about new research findings and groundbreaking therapeutic approaches.

We are so excited for tonight's SEL360's live event with Lilana De Leo, as we learn about the power of laughter during these difficult times. Join us us at 8pm to learn how to harness some much needed laughter into your life.

Attention all ConnectU friends & families! We're searching for High School teachers in North America, to help answer some basic questions about teaching in the fall. If you're interested, or know of any teacher who would like to share, please connect with us on Messenger or via our toll free line at 1-800-706-8876. For each High School Teacher I speak with, ConnectU will make a donation to the SPCA. Thank you for your support.

Unfortunately many summer camps have closed due to Covid-19. At ConnectU, we have incredible options for your camper to consider. Call us to learn more at 1-800-706-8876

Ya gotta love teachers. A MUST watch for a good laugh.

Teacher's song about feelings during the pandemic made our hosts cry with laughter No one was expecting those deep and moving lyrics.

Kids need to go to camp. If it's safe to do so. This article about Jewish camps, relates well to all types of camps too. Fingers crossed - kids will be at camp this summer.

Keep offices closed forever, just let my kids go to Jewish sleep-away camp Our kids need camp. Not just despite or even because of the coronavirus. But because they need independence — and Jewish song sessions.

Now more than ever, playing with children is a form of life-raft, both parents and their kids can truly benefit from.

Self-Isolation Takes A Toll On Children Too--Here's The Best Way You Can Help Them Through It Self-isolation has drastically changed our routines, especially for those who have children. While they may not be entirely aware of the reasons behind the pandemic, they can still feel the stress that this lockdown can incur. And the best solution is very simple: let them play.

Here's to all the kids. Regardless of their age, this is JUST for them, and their Moms, Dads, friends, teachers, coaches, camp directors, and everyone who works with youth and teens.

Here's to the kids who were supposed to get their braces off after two long years, and now have to wait a few more months.

Here's to the kids who couldn't wait to get their driver's license, and now they check daily to see when the DMV will open.

Here's to the kids who are wondering if there will be any sort of graduation ceremony culminating 13 years of school, or if they will get to attend freshman orientation over the summer at their selected college--or if there will even be a fall semester.

Here's to the kids who are wondering if they will miss their first time as a camp counselor or employee at the Froyo stand or the internship they worked so hard to get.

Here's to the kids who were hoping to get their first kiss at the prom.

Here's to the kids who dreamed of going to States in track or baseball or show choir. Here's to the kids who wanted to put themselves out there and try something new this spring. Here's to the kids who worked hard all year to come back from an injury.

Here's to the kids who found their tribe in the band or orchestra or drama department and now feel lost without their people.

Here's to the shy boy who was working up the courage to ask the new girl out for a movie. Here's to the lonely girl who was just starting to make friends in her art class.

Here's to the kids who have studied all year for their ACTs and now sit anxiously wanting to get it over and done with.

Here's to the kids who have worked hard all year to build up their GPA and now are unsure if their grades count.

And here's to the kids who miss school because it was their safe place, where they were fed, where someone showed they were valued and loved.

Here's to the kids whose lives are forever changed, forever branded with the mark of a virus that they do not fear but impacts them greatly.

We talk about big events like proms and graduations and college tours, but it's not the big things they are missing. It's the moments woven into these milestones, the imprints of these rites of passage.

We won't know the long-term damage this will have on our kids for years, so let's lift them up while we can.

Their grief is real, even if it seems small to us.

Their sadness is justified.

Their lives are changed.

May we remember their perspective is small and their feelings are big.

We can't give you back the moments, the experience, the time, but we can acknowledge it hurts.

Here's to the kids.

Kids need help managing anxiety during this crisis, now more than ever. Please share this insightful messaging.

5 Ways to Help Kids Manage Anxiety During the Coronavirus Pandemic #1 is essential for helping anxious kids.