Nico Arias is a Recreation Supervisor with the Department of Leisure, Family and Recreation. He oversees management and execution of Better Manchester Magazine and Better Manchester Online as well as numerous other marketing and communication initiatives for the division and department. He enjoys hiking, camping and all things outdoors.
Fact #1: Can complete a rubix cube.
Fact #2: Loves PIZZA.
This is a wonderful activity for children of any age. Grab pieces of your couch, chairs, blankets or even go outside and use sticks! Create a fort out of what you can find and take time to play together!
Take FREE virtual drawing lessons from “Captain Underpants” author and illustrator Dav Pilkey! The Library of Congress is collaborating with several children’s book authors to provide weekly videos aimed at kids (adults are welcome too!).
Are home work outs going to become the new way of life?
With Fitness Centers not in operation due to the Covid-19 pandemic we have to use online resources and our trusty imagination to fulfill our physical health.
I got to work today and immediately people started complaining that they were hungry. I offered to get them something to eat in our shared kitchen and even hand delivered it; don’t worry, I washed my hands first and threw it to them from six feet away.
It only took two weeks – that’s right – TWO WEEKS of social distancing for the freshwater dolphins to return to the park. Two weeks of reduced pollution, two weeks of reduced human activity, two weeks to find their homes back in our park. Scientist have already said there’s been a drop in seismic noise which contributes to their return.
If you are like me and need ideas to keep toddlers and preschoolers busy with safe, primarily unattended activities while you work from home – this is for you!
Life away from my co-workers, groups, and the youth I work with has been a challenge, indeed. I miss them and I worry for them. I have grabbed onto the uniqueness of the situation, embraced the opportunity to spend quality time with my 20-year-old daughter, keeping my house tidy, and enjoying my long walks with my dog.
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Never in my life would I have ever imagined not being able to be around, hug and enjoy friends and family. Not even just that, but people in general!
Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are. What better way to escape or take a grand adventure without leaving our homes. Audible is offering FREE books to kids everywhere for as long as schools are closed.
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