It’s hard to find a photo to go with this topic. Snuggling cats just make me feel better.
Many of us have learned about ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and how the toxic stress encountered in childhood can affect people mentally and physically for the rest of their lives. There are definitely roles for librarians as part of communities to help build resilience. And there are some great evidence-based resources about how to work with people who have experienced trauma. Check out this article about a school that inspired a whole community in Washington to shift the way they work with teens who have experienced trauma. It made me want to learn more! Watch for more information as I learn more and feel compelled to share.
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Thanks to our friends at UW-Madison Department of Extension for putting together an excellent, free virtual conference--great to share with parents and caregivers, also great for library workers who serve youth and families. Take a look! Raising Wisconsin’s Children...
The American Library Association's Games and Gaming Round Table have been busy! If you want to add some well-vetted board games to your circulating collection or to your programming toolkit, check out their recent Platinum Play winners, "evergreen titles well-suited...
Thanks to Katie Halama, Youth Services Coordinator, L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, for this guest post! Katie received a scholarship from IFLS to attend the Wisconsin Library Association Annual Conference. She shared insights and resources from a session by...
