Healthy Mind, Healthy Body
How Do Vaccines Work? (Video)
All of us are exposed to germs, every day. Some can be dangerous and make kids very sick, such as measles, polio and diphtheria. For that reason, vaccination is the…
Inclusive Playgrounds in California
The following is a list of Inclusive Playgrounds in California: Palo Alto: Magical Bridge Playground May 2019 Video from PBS News Hour Published: Oct 2019 | Length: 7:16 mins Contra…
Just Breathe (Video)
This film is entirely unscripted. Children talk about their own neuro-scientific understanding of difficult emotions, and how they cope through breathing and meditation. It’s instructive for us all!
KEEN Kids Enjoy Exercise Now
KEEN is a national, nonprofit volunteer-led organization that provides one-to-one recreational opportunities for children and young adults with disabilities developmental and physical disabilities at no cost to their families and…
Let’s Move
Let’s Move! is a comprehensive initiative, launched by the First Lady, dedicated to solving the problem of obesity within a generation, so that children born today will grow up healthier…
Mia’s Dream Come True Playground (Video)
The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (HARD) Board of Directors and the HARD Foundation has taken the Vasquez’ vision of a “Hayward-Centric” park and made it a reality. Mia’s…
Mindfulness and Young Children: Six Resources for Beginners and Skeptics
“Sometimes a term gets repeated so often that the meaning becomes obscure. While it might seem like we’re all talking about the same thing, there’s a good chance we’re just…
Mindfulness with Young Children (Video)
Yoga, meditation, and other mindfulness practices can have powerful effects on children’s ability to self-regulate, interact with their peers, and attend to school. In this video, mindfulness expert Dr. Martha…
Morgan’s Wonderland, The One and Only Ultra-Accessible™ Theme Park
In 2006, Gordon Hartman observed his daughter, Morgan, wanting to play with other vacationing kids at a hotel swimming pool, but the kids were leery of Morgan and didn’t want…
World’s First Fully Accessible Water Park to Open in 2017
Morgan’s Wonderland, an amusement park in San Antonio, Texas, made history in 2010 when it became the first-ever fully handicapped-accessible theme park. Now the company behind the park just announced…
Move International
MOVE (Mobility Opportunities Via Education/Experience) helps children and adults with severe disabilities acquire more abilities (and independence) to sit, stand, walk and transition. This is achieved through instruction and adaptive…
My Mental Health: Do I Need Help? National Institute of Mental Health Infographic (PDF)
This helpful guide not only offers a self-assessment, but also provides strategies for next steps depending on your needs. It includes self-care activities and referrals to additional resources.
