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Happiness here is often in the activities like puzzles! A group of residents from Bright Side Manor successfully completed a puzzle picture consisting of 1,500 pieces! Their enthusiasm for puzzle-solving shines through as they thoroughly enjoy this activity. #BrightSideManor #PuzzleMasters #CommunityEngagement #Teamwork #SeniorActivities #PuzzleFun #ResidentAchievements #GroupEffort #ElderlyActivities #SeniorLiving #CommunityBonding #PuzzleLove

One thought: The power of listening to understand I recently took a Duck Tour in Boston with my kids. It was a blazing hot day, nearly unbearable to be outside, and yet our tour bus/boat encountered a pack of teenagers taking full advantage of the Lynch Family Skatepark. They sped across the flat terrain, flew over the jumps, spun, kicked, flipped–and certainly looked to be having a heck of a time–even in such weather. While their resilience in the heat impressed me, what interested me more was learning how this community hub came to be.  A little more than a decade ago, the spot where this skatepark now sits was a barren piece of land. Today, it hums with activity, thanks to the efforts of Nancy Schön, the sculptor known for Boston's iconic "Make Way for Ducklings" statues. When Schön found that skateboarders were using her sculptures as a playground, she confronted them to ask why. But instead of just venting her frustrations or simply shouting at them to get off (which had been her original plan), she listened to their reason. She heard that these young skaters simply had nowhere else to go. They had tried to have a skate space dedicated or built by the city, but to no avail. So, she took action and helped them advocate for a skatepark. She fundraised, conducted stakeholder consultations,and convened public design meetings to make it happen. And finally, after years of work and countless hours of labour, the park came to fruition.  Schön's journey from adversary to advocate shows how genuine engagement can transform conflict into collaboration. By listening to the skaters and understanding their needs, she catalyzed a movement that culminated in the creation of the largest skatepark in the Northeast. It's a story of perseverance and empathy—one that reminds us, especially in these polarized times, of the transformative power of truly hearing one another. And in the power of listening to find common ground and to create change. -JD #Communications #CommunityEngagement #EmpathyInAction #UrbanDevelopment #ListeningMatters

Happy Easter! No matter how you celebrate we hope you have a wonderful spring weekend! If you're having an Easter Egg hunt at your property this weekend, here are a few tips we found on the internet to make your egg hunt more accessible. #LuminaCompliance #AccessibilityMatters #AssetManagementInspections #ADA #Section504 #FairHousing #CapitalNeedsAssessments #FileReviews

🏡 Moving to a new location can be a scary thing for us as grown-ups never mind for little ones. Here are a few ways to support them with the big move: 🌳Share images of their new home, school, and neighbourhood 🌳Discover spots they'll adore like the park or soft play centre 🌳Discuss when you can visit and how exciting it'll be! What are some of your favourite things to do in Oxfordshire for your children? #CardeaLettings #Lettings #Landlords #Tenants #Property

We are officially 100 days out from day 1 of camp! We are ready to help you ensure your camp is a safe space for ALL campers! If you're ready to bring equity, belonging and the JOY OF SUMMER to your camp this summer, visit our website to learn more about how S'more Summer can help you #ChangeSummer ✨ #SummerCamp #SummerLearning

🏡 Moving to a new location can be a scary thing for us as grown-ups never mind for little ones. Here are a few ways to support them with the big move: 🌳Share images of their new home, school, and neighbourhood 🌳Discover spots they'll adore like the park or soft play centre 🌳Discuss when you can visit and how exciting it'll be! What are some of your favourite things to do in Oxfordshire for your children? #CardeaLettings #Lettings #Landlords #Tenants #Property

I have always been a very outgoing person with a pretty social life, both work and personal, but after becoming a parent during the pandemic that took a huge shift. I was sharing with someone recently that the most isolating experience I have had in life is being a toddler (2 under 2) parent. You are constantly trying to make sure your children are in safe places and have adults who care for them. It is hard to describe how difficult it is to take toddlers to places that aren't safe. A playground with a 6 foot tall slide is like Mt. Everest to an 18 month old. I consider myself highly resilient and adaptable and always trying to figure out how to make a solution. So, I have some ideas I am putting out here. I may not have the technical knowledge, appropriate connections or capital to make these happen but maybe there are others who can take the ideas and run with them. 💡 YELP/GOOGLE to include a way for people to highlight "good for toddlers/preschoolers" - A stay at home mom has started this for Orange County but how can we do it everywhere? https://lnkd.in/gHpPwrWj 🏞 City Buildings/Parks to start repurposing spaces that are already open to the public for young kids to play - tons of indoor playgrounds are being built but aren't there already buildings and unused space we can tap into? ❇ Repurpose old commercial buildings into indoor spaces for working parents with toddler safe areas. Think of the IKEA drop off area for toddlers with an attached WeWork (or similar).

Title: "Joyful Lessons: A Child Teaching a Duckling to Slide" 💫𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻:The child demonstrates empathy by understanding the duckling's fear and gently encouraging it to try new things.♻️ 💫𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:Both the child and the duckling show courage by attempting something new and overcoming initial hesitations.♻️ 💫𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴:The bond between the child and the duckling grows stronger as they communicate non-verbally and build trust through shared experiences.♻️ 💫𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲:The child exemplifies patience by patiently coaxing the duckling and celebrating each small achievement.♻️ 💫𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲:The child includes the duckling in their activities, teaching the importance of inclusion and acceptance of others.♻️ 💫𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝘆𝘀:They find joy in simple activities, highlighting the beauty in everyday moments and the importance of playfulness.♻️ 💫𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴:The child learns valuable lessons themselves by teaching the duckling, such as responsibility and nurturing.♻️ 💫𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲:This interaction fosters a deeper connection with nature, teaching respect and appreciation for animals and the environment.♻️ Follow Asad Ali 💫🙏 #EmpathyInAction #CourageousExploration #BuildingTrust #PatienceAndPersistence #InclusionAndAcceptance #SimpleJoys #LearningThroughTeaching #NatureConnection #ChildhoodMagic #AnimalCompanionship

Visit a Montgomery Parks skate park on any given weekend and you will see people of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels embracing the thrill of the concrete bowl on various wheels — inline skates, roller skates, bikes and skateboards. You will also spot observers seeking fresh air, camaraderie and perhaps some physical activity as well. These public spaces provide opportunities for diverse groups with different interests and agendas to come together to play and connect. Montgomery Parks, a large park system just outside Washington, D.C., in Montgomery County, Maryland, features 419 parks serving more than a million people. The department recently updated its long-term plan, the Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan, which revealed a trend: demand for more opportunities for physical activity and social interaction across diverse demographics. The county’s evolving landscape has transitioned from suburban to more urban, with densely populated areas once overlooked now gaining prominence. The revised plan aims to construct facilities that unite communities and foster increased physical engagement, social cohesion and outdoor exploration. This strategy spurred the decision to embark on the construction of five new skate parks, supplementing the existing three parks scattered throughout the county, as part of an inclusive initiative to enhance recreational opportunities. Read the full story from Marika Carley: https://lnkd.in/eM87vHSb #PowerOfParks #WhereYouBelong #ParksAndRecMagazine #ParksAndRec #Parks #Skate #SkatePark #Parks #Recreation

Absolutely no person should be ‘recruited’ into a system where their role isn’t valued or defined. Nobody should be expected to do the impossible - raise extremely traumatised children with little to no support or tools to do so. It’s time to invest in our current carers. Provide the support. Pay them accordingly. Give them access to training that they want to complete with a budget for carer development that is in line with professional development of case workers. Treat carers with the respect that you would give to a colleague in the workplace. Stop recruiting and start retaining!