May 28, 2020

What is PBIS

Source: PBIS Rewards | Repost Fight For Life Foundation 5/28/2020 -Fortunately, attitudes toward misbehavior in the educational setting are changing. There are more than 131,000 schools (public and private) in the US, and each of them is unique in terms of school culture and climate. In each of these schools,…

May 14, 2020

Thank You CICF and C-CERF For Your Donation

 The Fight for Life Foundation has recently received funding from C-CERF and CICF. What is C-CERF? The Central Indiana COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund (C-CERF) is a community fund established by founding partners Lilly Endowment Inc., Central Indiana Community Foundation, Eli Lilly and Company Foundation, Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust,…

May 14, 2020

Dr. Marc Brackett and Brené on "Permission to Feel"

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is vitally important to a child’s development into adulthood. The skills they learn early on will impact every part of their lives, from the relationships they have to how successful they are in school and the world of business. The importance of helping kids early in their…

May 07, 2020

Seal The Deal Cancelled Due COVID-19

The outbreak of coronavirus/COVID-19 has caused a major interruption in our lives during this time. Numerous companies have closed their doors temporarily and most events have been canceled or postponed. Due to the guidance being provided by our government and public health organizations, we have made the decision to cancel…

April 30, 2020

Supporting Kids During the Coronavirus Crisis

Source: Child Mind Institute | Repost Fight for Life Foundation 4/30/2020 -As schools close and workplaces go remote to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, parents everywhere are struggling to keep children healthy and occupied. If you’re anxious about how to protect and nurture kids through this crisis —…

April 30, 2020

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Impact On Brain, Body and Behaviour

This video on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) talks about how a child’s brain develops when different types of stresses are introduced into a child’s life. Positive stress such as starting daycare for the first time or meeting a new friend helps teach a child good coping skills leading to the…

April 09, 2020

How To Care For Your Kids' Mental Health During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Source: Huffpost.com | Repost Fight for Life Foundation 4/9/2020 -It’s no secret that traumatic events and disrupted routines can impact children’s mental health. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, parents are wondering how this period of isolation and uncertainty will affect their kids.Fortunately, there are many ways parents and…

April 09, 2020

Families In Need!

Drop Off Location Details:Renewal Ministries8748 Belair DrIndianapolis, In 46226Contact Cindy Redford with questions – 317-525-7939.Items can be dropped off on Mondays and Fridays between 2-4 pm

March 26, 2020

How Fight for Life Is A Resource For The Community

March 26, 2020

How You And Your Kids Can De-Stress During Coronavirus

Source: pbs.org | Repost Fight for Life Foundation 3/26/2020 -A few weeks ago, my eight-year-old daughter made a glitter jar for my students: “Tell them that when their brain has a glitter storm, they can shake this up and take deep breaths as the glitter falls.”We could all use some…