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By Katilyn Thomas May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Here's why it's more important than ever to teach kids about AAPI culture and history, plus fun activities for celebrating together. What Is Asian American and Pacific…
By Katilyn Thomas Learn More about Jacqueline Sims With her high-spirited energy and generosity to help those in need, we’ve picked Jacqueline Sims, WIN’s Community Ambassador, to be featured in this month’s Employee Spotlight. What is something about you that most…
By Katilyn Thomas You might not think of stress balls as a kid thing, but let me tell you, they are. These super cool squishy balls are perfect for fidgeters, children with Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Anxiety, and probably every…
By Katilyn Thomas Learn More about Gabriella Gomez With her high-spirited energy and generosity to help those in need, we’ve picked Gabriella Gomez, WIN’s Associate Program Manager of Events, to be featured in this month’s Employee Spotlight. Who is your hero? why?…
By Katilyn Thomas When it comes to teaching our kids about history, it’s never too soon to start. Remember, little ones’ brains are like sponges! That’s especially the case when it comes to introducing children to material that recognizes the…
This month, we celebrated #SleepAwarenessWeek! Sleep is really important for mental and physical health - no matter your age. But what happens when your child won’t sleep? Learn more about this topic below. What is childhood insomnia? Like adults, children…
By Katilyn Thomas "Thank you so much for these baskets. I feel so loved!" – WIN Caregiver Thank you to our generous donors, staff and volunteers for your support in creating self-care Valentine’s Day baskets for WIN families! With your…
By Katilyn Thomas The first thing we have to do to manage tantrums is to understand them. That is not always as easy as it sounds, since tantrums and meltdowns are generated by a lot of different things: fear, frustration, anger,…
By Katilyn Thomas Now more than ever, it’s crucial for families to discuss race and racism at home. It is a great opportunity to talk about these topics—as well as teach your kids about Black history, civil rights, segregation, and…
By Katilyn Thomas Big emotions can be scary. Anxiety, sadness, anger, and many other strong emotions can quickly engage the body’s fight-or-flight mechanism. That’s true for adults, and certainly true for children who are just learning about their emotions and…