December 2021 | Vol. 32

Beyond the Park Bench
SCK was founded in 2001 by Roxana Reid with the goal of guiding families and students to self-actualize through accessing just-right educational fit. We are a proud black-owned business.
Happy Holidays!

After a long (second) year of the pandemic, we've finally come to the holiday season. Although 2021 has not been as chaotic as 2020, there were still a lot of notable events that happened including one of our very own - the 20th anniversary of the launch of Smart City Kids! It has been an incredible journey and we are grateful to the wonderful families we have worked with over the years.

In recent days, we have all come to appreciate the need for gathering and sharing ideas as a vital part of living. As such, for this special edition of Beyond the Park Bench, we have selected articles and resources to increase joy and fun for your family this winter, plus some helpful tips on letting kids take the lead, and an introduction to different parenting styles. We wish you a happy and joy filled holiday season!
The Importance of Letting Kids Take The Lead
Research led by Stanford University education professor Jelena Obradović finds that too much parental involvement when children are focused on an activity can undermine behavioral development.

Read on to learn how engaged parenting helps children build cognitive and emotional skills!
What's Your Parenting Style?
Parenting styles fall under four main categories. Each parenting style has different effects on children's behavior and can be identified by certain characteristics, as well as degrees of responsiveness and demandingness.

We recommend parents take a few moments to read through this piece from a report on CNBC and learn about the best methods of parenting for them!
Holiday Activities and Events in NYC
The holidays in NYC doesn't have to be spent at home! There's almost two months of only-in-NY holiday experiences and special events. After missing out on some big annual favorites in a pandemic-dampened 2020 holiday season, it's shaping up to be an extra festive holiday season filled with fun outdoor activities.

Make sure to read the full list of events here on MommyPoppins!
Easy & Fun Activities For Kids at Home
If it's too cold to go outside you can work on fun projects with your kids even with just their school supplies for some quality family time.

Click here for some ideas for fun activities to do with your kids from Bright Star Kids!
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