by United Way NWLA | Aug 24, 2018 | In The News
RACHEL PERRY, AUGUST 23 2018 – United Way Blog As we head into a new school year, many parents of younger children are thinking about what they need to be doing to get their kids ready for kindergarten. Here’s what the experts advise: play, sing, read, and talk...
by United Way NWLA | Jul 12, 2018 | In The News
MEI COBB, JULY 12 2018 Kids love summer vacation, but teachers dread the learning loss some students experience without regular reading and learning over the summertime. Children can fall three months behind academically while school is out, especially if they lack...
by United Way NWLA | Jul 11, 2018 | In The News
CHRISTINE SANCHEZ, JULY 10 2018 – United Way Blog With summer in full swing, many of us are heading outdoors with family. But it can be easy to let our guard down when it comes to safety. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to ensure kids stay safe...
by United Way NWLA | Jun 12, 2018 | In The News
RACHEL KRAUSMAN, JUNE 8 2018 – United Way Blog When she was just 13, Sophia began struggling with depression. She had little energy, little appetite, and trouble sleeping. She tried therapy, hospitalization, and medication to manage her depression and the...
by United Way NWLA | Jun 12, 2018 | In The News
CONNIE FRENCH, JUNE 12 2018 – United Way Blog. Summer jobs are a rite of passage. They teach responsibility and provide a source of income. And they usually start out as an exciting new challenge that kids can’t wait to dive into. And then that first paycheck...
by United Way NWLA | Jun 6, 2018 | In The News
On June 29, faculty and staff from Oak Park Microsociety Elementary and Fair Park Preparatory Academy, along with Kellogg’s Rice Krispies employees, will volunteer their time to install multiple raised garden beds at each school. This project stemmed from a newly...
