Every stage of childhood development comes with its own unique challenges and exciting milestones. For this article, we will provide a high-level overview of the different stages of development ...more
Catie’s Closet is currently located in 120 schools across ten school districts in Massachusetts and New Hampshire with a poverty rate of 50% or more. Each day, the organization ...more
Bullying has become a significant problem in the lives of today’s youth, specifically school bullying. One in five children ages 12-18 experiences bullying across the nation. It seems that no ...more
While Social Emotional Learning (SEL) was introduced to schools in the mid-1990s, it’s become a more popular topic in schools over the past several years and even more so ...more
For children living in poverty or experiencing other types of crises or trauma, positive relationships are critically important to their healthy development and overall well-being. The Catie’s Closet service model ...more
As human beings, we have an instinctive desire to categorize the many different facets of our world to make it all feel organized, understandable, and comfortable. As society has evolved, ...more
Throughout this pandemic I’ve noticed a majority of daily activities that we take for granted. Whether it’s sitting with your friends at lunch, having hands-on learning, or sharing a ...more
This post was updated on May 7, 2023. Children who struggle with mental health issues can suffer from anxiety, depression, ADHD and other mental, behavioral or developmental disorders. For ...more
