Green Bay Packers Foundation awards $250,000 in impact grants to organizations that support children Total of 10 Brown County and Milwaukee County nonprofits to receive funds aimed at helping children Feb 03, 2021 at 09:00 AM Copied! Lambeau Field
The Green Bay Packers Foundation has awarded $250,000 in impact grants to Brown County and Milwaukee County nonprofit organizations that support children. Ten organizations, six in Brown County and four in Milwaukee County, will each receive an impact grant of $25,000.
The grants have been awarded to groups that provide childcare, mentoring services or educational support to children. With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to burden an already fragile system in many communities and creating further challenges for children and families, these grants will help provide much-needed support.
Some safe and kid-friendly outdoor activities for families
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Some safe and kid-friendly outdoor activities for families
Rebecca Michelsen with Penfield Children s Center joins FOX6 WakeUp with some safe and kid-friendly outdoor activities for families.
Between the winter weather and the pandemic kids may be spending a lot more time indoors. Rebecca Michelsen wiht Penfield Children s Center joins FOX6 WakeUp with some safe and kid-friendly outdoor activities for families.
Kid-Friendly Pandemic-Safe Winter Fun with Penfield
The snow and cold can make us want to stay snuggled up in our houses during the winter months. However, there are physical and mental benefits for children to spend time outdoors, even when it is cold out. As long as everyone is wearing appropriate winter clothing, spending time outdoors this winter will be beneficial for your children even if it is for short periods of time.
Some tips on helping your kids donate toys
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Some tips on helping your kids donate toys
Rebecca Michelsen with Penfield Children s Center joins FOX6 WakeUp with some tips on helping your kids donate toys.
Your kids may have gotten some new toys over the holidays which means parents are probably ready to clear out some of the old ones. Rebecca Michelsen with Penfield Children s Center joins FOX6 WakeUp with some tips on helping your kids donate toys.
Helping your Child Donate Toys
1. Talk about sharing and empathy
Charity can be a strong motivator for kids who value fairness. Teach them about the concept of donation and passing their old toys on to new kids for the toys to be loved again.
Fun, educational toys to give this holiday season
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Fun, educational toys to give this holiday season
Rebecca Michelsen with Penfield Children s Center joins FOX6 WakeUp with some fun and educational toys to give this holiday season.
MILWAUKEE - Give kids the gift that will help them grow. Rebecca Michelsen with Penfield Children s Center joins FOX6 WakeUp with some fun and educational toys to give this holiday season.
Zero to 6 Months:
Play gyms: These types of toys encourage a baby to move his arms and kick his feet at objects, as well as engage in tummy time, which is an important developmental activity to strengthen muscles in the neck, head, and trunk. Inflatable water mats are also a fun and mess-free way to introduce babies to sensory play.