YWA Blog

由斯坦福大学的本科生和研究生组织, Qualia Global Scholars is a selective pre-collegiate virtual summer mentorship program matching talented students in grades 6-12 with Stanford mentors. 该项目以个性化指导为特色, interdisciplinary research, project-based learning, and guidance on college applications. The program aims to empower students to become future global leaders by teaching them about leadership & problem solving, emerging areas in STEM & liberal arts, critical thinking & 沟通技巧，以及通过研究对现实世界的影响 & innovation. 申请以滚动方式进行审查. 该计划提供基于需求的经济援助.

Read More

Unrecognized language disorders, 尤其是发展性语言障碍(DLD), 是否存在阻碍成功学习的障碍. 学生们可能会被错误地贴上行为上的标签，比如“不投入”," "socially inappropriate," or "shy” when, in fact, 他们可能正在努力应对环境对语言的需求.

Read More

Our kids are constantly changing. Advice for parents is, too. 所以，大发体育打电话给朋友和专家. 加入ParentMap，进行一个小时的亲密对话 with Dr. Laura Kastner, 国际公认的临床心理学家, author, researcher and veteran parent. We’ve selected a diverse group of parents to ask some of our most burning parenting questions, and then we'll open up Q&A to our live audience.

Ask us anything. No, really. Bullying, behavioral problems, neurodiversity, LGBTQIA issues, racism, school policies, 社交排斥和手机/媒体使用——任何话题都是公平的.

Read More

Harry Potter: Magic at Play, a uniquely interactive, family-friendly experience, where hands-on magical moments bring out the young wizard in all of us while celebrating Harry Potter's journey through the wizarding world.

Read More

ACES, 贝尔维尤当地的一家自闭症治疗诊所, 是举办免费活动，大发体育想亲自邀请你们学校的家庭参加吗. 3月14日，大发体育将提供免费的自闭症筛查和咨询. 

Read More

在最近的NCCE(西北计算机工程委员会), Valerie Schlagel, 大发体育一位受人尊敬的老师兼图书管理员与编程女孩组织建立了联系, 一个致力于缩小技术领域性别不平衡差距的组织. They shared with us resources we are happy to support our community including summer programming.

Read More

东区CHADD是全国CHADD组织的地方卫星. We all strive for self-regulation. 大发体育教大发体育的孩子尽早独立. We hold our emotions in check on a bad day at work, and we encourage our teens to make good choices. Yet, as social beings, our brains and nervous systems are wired for connection and co-regulation – even as adults.

Read More

加入这个充满活力的心理学家二人组，进行近距离的虚拟演示和Q&当他们讨论他们的顶级策略来增强你的育儿能力时.

养育当今的青少年:在家培养社会情感技能 will focus on what we can do to help our children develop skills for navigating life and experiencing intense emotions. Learn practical social emotional strategies and skills to help ourselves and our children.

UW Professor and School Psychologist Dr. Jim Mazza and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Lizz Dexter-Mazza 是育儿和社会情感学习领域的佼佼者吗. 他们的工作重点是赋予年轻人权力, schools, 以及家庭主动培养技能, before there is a crisis.

REGISTER TODAY

Read More

YWA致力于培养一个相互支持和知情的社区, and sharing parent resources through our blog is a way to empower parents with valuable insights and tools for navigating the challenges of youth well-being. 通过提供可获取和相关的信息, we aim to strengthen family bonds, promote open communication, 对父母和孩子的整体幸福都有贡献.

NAMI Basics is a free course designed for those supporting children and youth who are experiencing mental health symptoms. This course provides both mental health fundamentals and a safe space to connect with other people who share your lived experiences.

http://nami.org/Support-Education/Mental-Health-Education/NAMI-Basics 

In the journey towards mental health awareness and support, education plays a pivotal role. NAMI, 全国精神疾病联盟, is at the forefront of this mission, 提供有价值的资源和项目. One such initiative is "NAMI Basics," a program designed to empower families and individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the challenges of mental health.

Read More

作为大发体育的英语语言艺术老师, 新学年开始时，我在书桌附近设置了一个“社区问题”区. 桌面提出问题，并邀请学生和员工回答. 第一个问题发生在9月份，与讲故事有关. 

Read More

为大发体育自己和大发体育的孩子培养玩耍的治愈力量

Tuesday, Jan. 23

1 p.m. PT

It’s more than just child’s play. Play offers kids and adults alike a chance to make meaning and connect with their identities, communities and ancestors. 它是学习、培养快乐和治愈的有力工具.

Join ParentMap and University of Washington iLabs researchers Mike Browne and Amelia Bachleda, Ph.D. on Jan. 23, 2024 to 学习如何通过玩耍的力量将快乐重新置于生活的中心.

Read More

《勇敢倾听:保护孩子心理健康的秘密

Wednesday, Jan. 10

1 p.m. PT

Free webinar

Our children are suffering. 五分之一的儿童和青少年患有精神疾病. Nearly 50% have struggled with mental health issues at some point during adolescence and those numbers are on the rise. 然而，没有一本手册教你如何处理处于危机中的孩子. 

Read More

这是一封可爱的邮件，来自大发体育在伦顿的奥哈纳行为健康中心的合作伙伴:

“My name is Kathryn Hansen and I am the clinical supervisor at Ohana Behavioral Health in Renton. I learned about your school at the ADHD summit back in November and I wanted to reach out to let you know that we have several clinicians who specialize in working with youth who are neurofree/neurodivergent. Specifically, I wanted to mention that our intern, Wendy Hansen, is offering pro bono services. If you have clients who might benefit from services in a private practice setting and who need lower cost options, 请随时联系我，了解更多大发体育的实践!”

Read More

Intelligent reached out to YWA to share their college planning guide for students with learning disabilities. This guide is a beacon of support for those navigating the intricate terrain of higher education. By addressing individual needs, offering tailored strategies, embracing technology, and highlighting available resources, this guide empowers students to not only survive but thrive during their college experience. As we champion inclusivity in education, resources like these play a crucial role in ensuring that every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Read More

大发体育将一直努力寻找最能支持大发体育社区的资源. Many believe that Artificial Intelligence (AI) can make a major impact on education and tackle some of the biggest challenges students and teachers face today. AI has already begun shaping daily life, but how will it impact students who learn and digest classroom concepts differently and outside of traditional teaching methods and tools?

Read More

Enrollment is open for Child Mind Institute clinical group programs and treatment intensives this winter. During each session, participants are taught essential skills informed by current research. We offer solutions for each family’s unique needs, because every child deserves to thrive.

Read More

如今的科技看起来有了很大的不同. Having trouble keeping up? Us, too. 大发体育如何教育大发体育的孩子这些工具的希望和危险? 学习如何帮助孩子安全、道德地浏览ChatGPT和其他人工智能平台, set reasonable rules and guidelines for social media and other technology and so much more.  

Read More

Seattle Swedish Community Scholarships is a local nonprofit that provides 5 monetary awards for high school seniors in King County. 大发体育的组织成立于1969年的西雅图瑞典俱乐部, and over years, 大发体育已经帮助数百名学生开始接受高等教育.

SSCS supplied YWA with a copy of their application for distribution among eligible students and families. 附件是我的介绍信和两张申请页. 请在2024年3月31日前将申请直接提交给SSCS.

Read More