Participating in team sports offers a number of benefits for kids. Sure, there are advantages to physical health. But involvement in team sports also helps shape a child’s mental, emotional, and social health.
READ MOREParticipating in team sports offers a number of benefits for kids. Sure, there are advantages to physical health. But involvement in team sports also helps shape a child’s mental, emotional, and social health.
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There’s no shortage of benefits tied to afterschool programs. While children can access support to improve their academic performance, they also enrich their development with STEM and art activities. Rather than engaging in risky behaviors, students can focus time on constructive activities, and build their social and emotional skills in the process.
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When you enroll your child in an afterschool program, you’ll want activities that enhance learning—but you’ll also want your child to have fun with other participants. Fortunately, you don’t have to choose!
Quality afterschool programs offer afterschool program activities that incorporate both learning and fun into the mix. Here are three examples.
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Afterschool programs can provide a safe space for elementary-aged school children and help the youth avoid engaging in risky behaviors before their parents arrive home from work. Not every afterschool program is built the same, though, so it’s important for parents to know what to look for in the one they choose for their school-age kids.
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At its simplest, a homework space is a quiet area in your home where your child can focus. It’s an organized spot with the materials they’ll need to complete schoolwork. Having one can help your children to be more successful in school and beyond.
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There are so many restaurants in Lorain, Ohio, it would be hard not to find one you like. But if you’re thinking about taking the kids somewhere to eat in Lorain, you don’t have to worry. There are plenty of restaurants they will love.
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The City of Elyria has lots to offer young families. There’s the cool, kid-friendly restaurants, great schools, and some fantastic places to play.
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Afterschool enrichment programs provide many opportunities and benefits for children. They give kids a chance to interact with each other in an educational setting that’s less formal… and safe.
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Horizon Education Center's Cascade and Market Square locations recently hosted our "Lights On After School" event. We invited families and community members to the center to see some of the different activities and programs the kids participate in while they’re in our care.
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According to The Family Dinner Project, sitting down to eat at the family dinner table provides children with numerous physical, academic, and social-emotional benefits. That’s why the non-profit organization refers to family dinners as “magic.” This magic is created through three elements: food, fun, and conversation.
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