Imagine Kissimmee Charter Academy
Parent Newsletter January 2020
Character Corner: Kindness
Ways to Teach Your Kids Kindness
How You Can Teach Kids to Be Kind to Others (and Why You Should)
“Can you believe what she’s wearing?” “Don’t you think he’s fat?” “Why would anyone want to be friends with her?” “He’s ugly.”
Comments like these – or worse – are not uncommon among children, or even with adults. We now live in an age where photos and posts online can garner nearly instant and anonymous comments from total strangers and acquaintances alike. These reactions can be rude or vicious. It is more important than ever that parents teach children to be nice to others.
Why We Need More Kindness
Today, judging others seems to be an activity practiced by too many people. It’s all too easy to post comments about other people, whether they’re celebrities or ordinary, everyday citizens. Unkindness isn't new; we've been doing it since ancient times. But today the ease, speed, and anonymity with which people can pass judgments on others are unprecedented. Kids who are at the forefront of tech and social networking are learning from what they see around them.
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By Katherine Lee
8 Smart (and Fun!) New Year's Resolutions Kids Can Make
Help your child choose a specific, achievable resolution to set him up for success in the New Year.
If you typically start the New Year fresh by making resolutions, consider getting your kids in on the tradition this year. Not only can it be a valuable teaching moment about setting goals and sticking to them, but the practice of choosing an achievable resolution for the new year can be a fun way for kids to develop their communication and decision-making skills.
"Parents can start by explaining what a resolution is and give examples of ones they have set in past years," says Dr. Kristen Eastman, PsyD, a pediatric clinical psychologist at Cleveland Children's Hospital. "Asking your children for ideas and helping them evaluate the options together is really important."
Just keep in mind that resolutions should always be discussed in a positive way with children: for example, saying "I'm going to do this..." instead of "I'm going to STOP doing this..."
"You don't want your child to feel like something in wrong with them now," Dr. Eastman explains. "Rather, frame the conversation as 'something that could be better if we did this.'"
Also, take care to help your child pick a resolution that is both achievable and specific. If your child suggests well-intentioned but vague ideas like "Be a better friend" or "Be healthier," try to help her filter those ideas into tangible actions that can be done every day, either by herself or together as a family: "Help a friend with math homework before every test" or "Spend 30 minutes outside each day."
Click here to read eight suggestions for good resolutions that kids can make
By Kim Conte
Thespian District Festival
January Dates to Remember
Monday, December 23rd - Monday, January 6th - Winter Break
Monday, January 6th - Parent Conference Day (Not a school day)
Tuesday, January 7th - First day of the third nine weeks
Wednesday, January 8th - Report Cards go home
Wednesday, January 8th - PTO Chick-fil-a Night*
Wednesday, January 8th - Parent Conferences - After school
Thursday, January 9th - School Science Fair
Friday, January 10th - Spirit Day & Smelly Pencil Sales
Tuesday, January 14th - PTO Meeting 6:00PM*
Tuesday, January 14th - STAR Growth Jeans Day
Thursday, January 16th - Cici's Night*
Friday, January 17th - Spirit Day & Smelly Pencil Sales
Monday, January 20th - No School - MLK Holiday
Thursday, January 23rd - Regional Science Fair
Friday, January 24th - Spirit Day & Smelly Pencil Sales
Thursday, January 30th - SAC Meeting 5:00PM*
Thursday, January 30th - SAB Meeting 6:00PM*
Friday, January 31st - Spirit Day & Smelly Pencil Sales
*Volunteer Opportunities
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