healthykids
CONNECTING KIDS TO
COMMUNITY
by Helen Coronato
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his September, before scheduling after-school the Harvard Family Research Project shows a di-
soccer practice or cheerleading, why not consider rect link between such parental involvement and
committing to a different kind of extracurricular a student’s success in school.
activity: community outreach. Every community has Community outreach can be a formal af-
specific needs, and stepping in to help fill those fair, thanks to the efforts and organization of
needs as a family brings extended benefits. national programs, or it can be a hometown,
From strengthening family bonds and mak- do-it-yourself project, based on experi-
ing memories to being a role model for ence and ingenuity. Whichever route we
friends and neighbors, connecting kids choose, our efforts and energy are a pre-
with their own community proves a cious and appreciated resource.
winning combination. Established Organizations
By giving back to community, Coming up with ideas for how
local organizations get the assis- to enhance our local community
tance they need, while children benefit can be daunting for some. Fortu-
personally and scholastically from a family nately, many local and national or-
team-building experience. Research from ganizations have programs in place
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