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Social-Emotional Learning By D.M. Whitaker, Waterrocks Publishing
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). It’s a buzzword in schools and communities. But many don’t understand what it really means or how it applies to them and their children. When you hear SEL think of these 5 competencies as it relates to your child and how well they implement
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them in their daily life: 1. Self-Awareness 2. Self-Management 3. Social Awareness 4. Relationship Skills 5. Responsible Decision-Making
When children have mastered these competencies, they show up as their best selves whether at home, in the classroom, or in their communities. Teaching children to make responsible decisions, to be self-aware of their emotions and others, and how to manage those said emotions will help them to maintain quality relationships with peers and adults in their lives. As a mother, this is my goal every day while raising our boys. And it isn’t something they learn overnight. It takes practice, initiative, and examples to be set by the adults in their lives. Children have experienced so much change, trauma, fear, loss, joy, confusion, pressure, and more in the last couple of years. Yet, they are still required to perform their best in the classroom. And that’s hard! Unrealistic. Insensitive. Cold. This month and year, I want us all to commit to doing better by the children we love, care for, educate, pray for, and see in our neighborhood.
Check-in on them. Ask them how they are doing by asking the right questions. When you create a safe environment for children to share their feelings without being judged or having consequences, you are able to care for their hearts and show them the importance of recognizing their emotional health and making it a priority to care for and advocate for themselves when they don’t feel their best. Some questions you can ask your child to check their emotional well-being: • Who is your best friend at school? Why? • What do you like to do most at recess or after school? • What happened today that made you happy? • Did anyone make you mad or hurt your feelings? • I can see you have had a tough day. You know I am here for you if you want to talk about it. And most importantly, let’s practice asking our children if they want us to just listen as they share their feelings or if they would like our help to come up with a solution. Even when we know it all and truly believe we have their best interest at heart, we have to empower them by allowing them the chance to figure out life’s roller coaster and seek our help when they are ready. This is one way to teach them self-awareness, self-management, and responsible decision-making skills #WeReadOverHere Reading Challenge: Consider books, shows, and movies that relate to the emotions your child is dealing with to break the ice and start talking about how they can be self-aware, and manage their own emotions through problem-solving and asking for help. Kids are resilient. But they feel. So it’s our responsibility to know how they’re feeling and equip them with the right tools to deal with their emotions the best way they can. While also showing up for them the best way we can as parents, loved ones, and caregivers. •
Attention musical theater fans and performers!
Middle school through college students are invited to attend our FREE upcoming master class with Tiffany Haas on Thursday, March 16, from 4:00-5:00 p.m. at North Omaha Music & Arts at 2510 N. 24th Street. This is an exciting opportunity to learn about a professional career in musical theater from a Broadway star and published author!
After graduating from The Governor’s School for the Arts in Norfolk, Tiffany studied opera and musical theater at Cincinnati College’s Conservatory of Music. She has worked on Broadway, national tours and sold-out cabarets. Tiffany’s talent sparkled during her star turn as Glinda in the national tour of Broadway’s Wicked. She gives back to the arts by teaching master classes to performers around the country. •
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Black Family Wellness Expo The Omaha (NE) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated in Collaboration with Black K.A.R.E. (Kidney Awareness Resources, & Education) Initiative presents our Black Family Wellness Expo (BFWE) on Sunday, March 12, 2023. The Black Family Wellness Expo will be held at Zion Baptist Church 2215 Grant Street from 12pm to 2:30pm. The goal of BFWE is to help reduce health disparities and save lives in the Omaha Black community. The main aim of our Black Family Wellness Expo is to increase awareness of chronic diseases such as Chronic Kidney disease, Hypertension, Heart Disease, Mental Illness, Lung Disease, Cancer and how to prevent them. Our BFWE will also provide Health Screenings, Dental Awareness and Education for Children, Information for Seniors, Health Insurance Information, and Voter Registration. The overall purpose of the Black Family Wellness Expo is to address the multitude of health disparities that negatively impact the health and quality of life for Black families in Omaha. Highlights of the Black Family Wellness Expo are as follows: —Health/Community Informational Tables—List of our partners include Black K.A.R.E. Initiative; United Health Care; Charles Drew Health Center; AARP; American Cancer Society; American Heart Association; Colgate Palmolive (National Oral Health Initiative); National Kidney Foundation; Center for Holistic Development; Nebraska Medicine; American Lung Association; Black Votes Matter Institute of Community Engagement.
—Live Presentations: 1. Black K.A.R.E. Chronic Kidney Disease Presentation: At 12:30pm and 1:30pm 2. Colgate Palmolive (National Oral Health Initiative)Virtual Colgate Dental Van providing Interactive Dental Awareness and Education for Children: At 1:00pm and 2:00pm. — Free Health Screenings: Blood pressure, Blood Sugar, and Weight —Refreshments!!! —Raffle Door Prizes!!! —Insurance Information and Sign up! —Voter Registration! —Event Sponsors- Omaha (NE) Chapter of the Links. Inc.; Black K.A.R.E.; United Health Care —Host Location- Zion Baptist Church 2215 Grant Street; Omaha, NE 68110 (402) 346-1502 Our event is part of the Links, Incorporated’s inaugural nationwide Black Family Wellness Expos being held across the country in March, which aims to leverage its entire membership in the effort to improve health outcomes for Black families. •