How to Handle Afterschool Meltdowns this Back-to-School Season
Where am I going? Who are my teachers? Will I be able to keep up with the homework? Will my friends be in any of my classes? Who will I eat lunch with? What are people thinking about me? Do I look ok?...
View ArticleEmotional Check-Ins for Kids: 5 Ideas for Discussing Feelings
Ever ask how your child is doing and they give you the ultimate no-information response — “Fine”? There are a lot of reasons kids, like adults, choose this simplistic answer. And for many families, the...
View ArticleSocial Media and Mental Health: 4 Tips for Teens on Building and Protecting...
The benefits of social media are undeniable. With just a few clicks, we can build new connections with people from around the world. We can plug into our favorite interests, enjoy entertaining content,...
View ArticleHow Afterschool Programs Reinforce Social-Emotional Learning
Today’s kids are facing a mental health crisis. In 2021, 4 in 10 students (42%) felt sad or hopeless, and almost one-third (29%) experienced poor mental health.1 The effects of the pandemic, the...
View ArticleStudent Success: 5 Ways Parents & Caregivers Can Help
Every parent and caregiver wants their child to succeed in school, but academic success is more than just getting good grades. It’s about growing as a person, discovering new things and gaining...
View ArticleHispanic & Latino Month Activities for Kids of All Ages
When kids and teens learn about culture, they broaden their view of the world and deepen their understanding of others. Hispanic and Latino heritage is rich with history, culture and exciting...
View Article21st Century ASSETs Grant – Intent To Apply
Notice for Intent to Apply for 21st Century High School After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens (ASSETs) Grant The Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley, in partnership with the Morgan Hill...
View ArticleThank You, From The Club
Dear Club Champions, As we gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, we are filled with gratitude for the incredible journey we’ve embarked on together over the past year. Your unwavering support has been the...
View ArticleBoys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley receives $1.4 million contribution from...
Funds will support STEM programming, summer enrichment programs, and teen programming. November 28, 2023, Santa Clara, CA – Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley (BGCSV) is thrilled to announce...
View ArticleTeaching Kids Kindness Through the Holidays and Beyond
Every December when the temperatures go down and the twinkle lights go up, many children across the nation start dreaming of holiday presents, delicious meals and festive cheer they’ll soon enjoy....
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