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Go, Brain, Grow! @gobraingrow.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

"The prevalence estimate of 25% is at the "low end,"...Additionally, researchers wrote, an analysis of death certificates of football players who did not donate their brains revealed another 215 whose certificates listed a neurodegenerative disease as a cause of death." www.npr.org/2026/08/25/n...

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At least 25% of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had CTE, study finds

Playing football has long been linked to the brain disease known as CTE, but how prevalent it is is still unknown. A new study of former NFL players who died recently found that at least 25% had CTE.

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Go, Brain, Grow! @gobraingrow.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Check out the #TeachersPayTeachers sale happening Tuesday, August 25th and Wednesday, August 26th. Save on sensory processing, fine motor, visual processing, and emotional regulation resources in my TPT store using code BTSBONUS26: www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/go-bra... #GoBrainGrow #TPTSale

Promotional graphic for a Teachers Pay Teachers sale from Go, Brain, Grow! A notebook paper background featuring a large headline "TPT SALE!" at the top. Below, text reads: "August 25th & 26th. Save up to 15% on resources with code: BTSBONUS26." Cute watercolor-like smiling school supply illustrations, including a yellow ruler and a blue crayon, decorate the design. Along the bottom are previews of four educational resources from Go, Brain, Grow! including: How Can I Help? Class Chores Visuals Board, My School Tools sensory supports, Unexpected Behaviors Invade the Classroom, and Scissor Skills Color Match and Sort. The bottom of the image displays the handle "@GoBrainGrow".

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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 18/08/2026

"Head Start’s performance standards make sure children are given early support & opportunities that can shape their entire future. If those requirements disappear children with disabilities lose the services, protections & pathways that make inclusion possible." www.the74million.org/zero2eight/h...

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Head Start Was Built to Include Children With Disabilities. Don’t Weaken It

Neas: If Head Start’s performance standards disappear, children with disabilities lose the services, protections and pathways that make inclusion work.

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 17/08/2026

US child vaccination rates have plunged since before the pandemic, with kindergarten classrooms in more than 70% of counties now lacking herd immunity against measles.

US choropleth map showing percentage change in MMR or overall vaccination rates since before the pandemic, by county. Decreases are shown in pink, increases in green.

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NPR @npr.org · 12/08/2026

Dr. Raj Panjabi founded Last Mile Health to bring healthcare to people living in remote areas. The group is the 2026 recipient of the Conrad H. Hilton Humanitarian Prize. n.pr/4i59mJr

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His wedding guests gave $6k to fund a health startup. Now it's won a $3 million prize

Dr. Raj Panjabi founded Last Mile Health to bring healthcare to people living in remote areas. The group is the 2026 recipient of the Conrad H. Hilton Humanitarian Prize.

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Go, Brain, Grow! @gobraingrow.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Download this simple one-page handout that talks about the importance of play in childhood development - it's free! Available here: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Impo...

A promotional graphic for an informational handout on the “Importance of Play” by Go, Brain, Grow! The handout explains seven benefits of play for children and illustrated with colorful child-friendly images, including alphabet letters, buttons laced on a string, linking shapes, a toy lion, and a red crayon.

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Go, Brain, Grow! @gobraingrow.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

I wish they had included the acronym BE FAST in this article. B - Balance (difficulty walking, dizziness) E - Eyes (double or blurry vision) F - Face (numbness, difficulty smiling) A - Arms (weakness, numbness) S - Speech (slurred speech, difficulty talking) T - Time (call 911 right away)

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A massive stroke left a man partially paralyzed. His wife's response led to "a miracle" recovery.

One year after a massive stroke nearly incapacitated him, Todd Meiklejohn is opening up about his experience.

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Go, Brain, Grow! @gobraingrow.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Handwriting or typing: Which helps students learn more? A psychology professor explains what research says about whether taking notes by hand or on a keyboard leads to better learning. (Spoiler alert - it's handwriting! It's always been handwriting!)

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Go, Brain, Grow! @gobraingrow.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I've been updating my freebie handouts, my emotional regulation info handout is available for download here: www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Intr...

Free emotional regulation informational handout from Go, Brain, Grow available for download. The graphic promotes a printable educational resource that explains what emotional regulation is, why it matters for children's development, and playful ways to build self-regulation skills. A preview of the handout features four cheerful cartoon brain illustrations and sections providing an overview on emotional regulation, its benefits and importance, and activity ideas for practicing coping and regulation skills with children.

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NPR @npr.org · 06/08/2026

It would slim regulation of the 60-year-old anti-poverty program and aim to save money. Advocates worry the changes could undermine the early education program's mission. n.pr/45eyZzZ

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Trump administration moves to deregulate Head Start, opening door for sweeping change

It would slim regulation of the 60-year-old anti-poverty program and aim to save money. Advocates worry the changes could undermine the early education program's mission.

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Go, Brain, Grow! @gobraingrow.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Check out the #TeachersPayTeachers sale happening tomorrow August 4th and August 5th. Save 15% on resources in my shop with code BTS26. www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/go-bra...

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Go, Brain, Grow! @gobraingrow.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Had some fun updating the logo for Go, Brain, Grow! Lots of new updates in the store as well - because what's growth without improving upon what you've started? :) www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/go-bra...

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Go, Brain, Grow! @gobraingrow.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

“Among staff who were caught up in the first wave of layoffs: Ph.D.-trained scientists tasked with helping local and state officials respond to outbreaks; employees who ensure that medical devices for patients with cancer and diabetes are safe…”

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 17/02/2025

The United States is reckoning with a mental health crisis. Yet ProPublica found that health insurers have created barriers for people trying to access this critical care at every step of the process. 🗓️ Join us Thursday, Feb. 20 for a virtual discussion.

Text on graphic: Barriers to Care: Navigating the U.S. Mental Health Crisis. A discussion about the systemic barriers to accessing mental health care, which leave many without critical treatment. Thursday, Feb. 20. 4 p.m. Eastern time. Register at propublica dot org slash events. Image: A woman in a floral blazer stepping through the entryway of a therapist office.

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PBS News Classroom @pbsnewsclassroom.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

PBS @pbsnews.bsky.social Classroom Daily News Lesson: The history of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in America Ask students: What do you think are the goals of DEI programs? #EduSky #sschat #apush #BlackHistoryMonth #civicsED bit.ly/3CRdk6l

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The history of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in America

This Black History Month, explore the origins of DEI in America with News Hour's “Hidden Histories” series

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PBS News Classroom @pbsnewsclassroom.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

ATTN: Pre-K — higher ed educators 📣 Share your thoughts on PBS @pbsnews.bsky.social Classroom's Educator Voice blog ✍️ Topic: Dismantling of the Dept. of Education and how it may affect you/your students. Share by Fri., 2/21 here: bit.ly/40Q0vRw #EduSky #DOE

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Prof Jeffrey S Morris @jsm2334.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

There is a lot of misunderstanding and misrepresentation of what “indirect costs” from the NIH are and what expenses they cover This video has a nice explanation www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxTD...

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Facilities and Administrative (F&A) Costs Explainer

YouTube video by Association of American Universities

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Go, Brain, Grow! @gobraingrow.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Help kids love and appreciate themselves - it is *tough work* growing those neurons! 💗 #gobraingrow #mentalhealthishealth #kidsmentalhealth #pediatricot

Why is it important to teach kids about self-love and self-acceptance?
Self-love means accepting and appreciating yourself. Self-love is important for nurturing happiness, well-being, and ability to take on challenges for our personal growth.
Promotes: Healthy relationship with self & others, mental health, self-esteem, boundary setting, growth mindset
Practice self-care, model self-love & positive self-talk, try compliments that encourage character, validate insecurities.
“Love is an inside job” - Unknown
“Be yourself because an original is worth more than a copy” - Suzy Kassem

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WHO @who.int · 14/02/2025

Clean your hands properly so you can hold your #valentine safe and tight ❤️🫰 #HandHygiene is one of the most important measures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, including bacterial, diarrhoeal & respiratory diseases 🔗 bit.ly/4hSsYgz #ValentinesDay

Are we practicing hand hygiene? Because every time I hold your hand, I feel safe.

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PBS News Classroom @pbsnewsclassroom.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Calling all Pre-K — higher ed educators! Share your thoughts on PBS @NewsHour Classroom's Educator Voice blog. Subject: Potential dismantling or transformation of the Dept. of Education ✍️ and how it affects you/your students. Share by Thurs., 2/13 here: bit.ly/40Q0vRw | #EduSky #sschat #DOE #edchat

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Go, Brain, Grow! @gobraingrow.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Little infographic on what social emotional development looks like in the first year (0-12 months). It’s so amazing to see them grow! #socialemotional #socialemotionaldevelopment #childdevelopment #pediatricoccupationaltherapy

Social & Emotional Skills Development in the first year (@GoBrainGrow)
2 Months:
- Cries when hungry, wet, tired & to be held
- Looks directly at you & starts to smile
- Self-soothes (sucks on hands, fingers)
- Calms when spoken to and picked up

4 Months:
- Smiles spontaneously & to get attention
- Engages by imitating faces, making sounds
- Cries when you stop playing
- Smiles, coos at self in the mirror

6 Months:
- Knows familiar people
- Enjoys looking at self in a mirror
- Responds to emotions by crying, smiling or laughing

9 Months:
- Stranger anxiety
- Starts to show toy preference
- Shows different facial expressions
responds to name

12 Months:
- Plays games (patty cake, peek-a-boo)
- Shows preference/favorite play with familiar people
- More interactive (makes sounds to get attention, hands you a toy)

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EaZyHold @eazyhold.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Valentine's Day is just around the corner! These kids are making their valentines with a little support from EaZyHold 💌 How are you spreading love this year? 15% off on eazyhold.com right now with code EAZY2LOVE. They're the most useful gift ever! #ValentinesDay #AssistiveTech #DisabilityCommunity

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Little Lobbyists @littlelobbyists.com · 06/02/2025

Medicaid is a lifeline for people with complex medical needs & disabilities – it covers therapy, medical equipment, and care at home instead of institutions. Join us: call 202-224-3121 to tell Congress #HandsOffOurMedicaid – don't cut our kids' lifeline to cover GOP tax breaks for the rich!

A red graphic overlayed by a black, high-contrast image of the Capitol building. Over the image white text in bold sans serif font states: "Congress Don't Play Politics with Our Health Care. STOP THE CUTS TO MEDICAID"

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Johns Hopkins Critical Care Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation @icurehab.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

ICURehab *In-Person* Conf 14th Johns Hopkins @ICURehab Registration OPEN Latest updates on #ICURehab! Nov 6-7, 2025 Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD Register NOW! buff.ly/42Lg2Vt

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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 06/02/2025

Today in Hell Yes, Research: "While we can’t say with any certainty whether a particular child will ultimately become an oral communicator, we can be pretty confident in saying that AAC [Augmentative and Alternative Communication] won’t hurt." www.theinformedslp.com/review/setti... #neurodiversity

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Setting the record straight on AAC and speech

In which we refute the myth that AAC hinders oral language development. Hang on, though… slinging citations won’t convert most skeptics. Bring your curiosity and empathy, too.

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Go, Brain, Grow! @gobraingrow.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Healthcare is a human right. “…would erode the coverage of tens of millions of people who get their health insurance from their employer or through Obamacare’s marketplace, removing requirements insurers cover the full cost of everything from birth control to vaccines to mental health screenings”

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Go, Brain, Grow! @gobraingrow.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Hope there’s something good in your day today! ❤️

A yellow and blue puzzle piece each with smiling expressions fit together on a red background. Text underneath reads “Be the kind of person who makes everybody feel like they’re somebody! Kindness rocks.”

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Raejean Burton Lopez, MOT, OTR/L @raejeanburtonlopez.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Please share with your occupational therapy practitioner colleagues working in pediatric settings. #occupationaltherapy #OT #pedsOT #schoolbasedOT #earlyinterventionOT

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Go, Brain, Grow! @gobraingrow.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Hope you find time to get out and play this weekend! Play can even help adults — play helps us relax, be more productive, have better quality sleep, and be better problem solvers! #occupationaltherapy #pediatricot #play #powerofplay #importanceofplay #mentalhealth #mentalhealthishealth

Image with yellow to blue gradient background with star and cloud borders with text that reads “Our brains are built to benefit from play no matter what our age.” - Theresa A. Kestly

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Go, Brain, Grow! @gobraingrow.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

I missed international puzzle day yesterday. I’ve especially been enjoying doing sticker puzzles with my students lately - great way to work on fine motor skills, visual skills, and number/letter recognition! #occupationaltherapy #pediatricot #puzzles

A puzzle with each piece a different color. Puzzles a GREAT for…Fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, visual perceptual skills, independent play, self-regulation, problem solving, cognitive development, self-esteem.

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Go, Brain, Grow! @gobraingrow.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Coping tools come in all shapes and sizes. These strategies evolve with us as we grow, and we use different strategies for different circumstances, depending on what our nervous system needs. What’s your favorite coping strategy? #mentalhealth #mentalhealthishealth #occupationaltherapy #pediatricot

The words “We have two strategies for coping; the way of avoidance or the way of attention.” - Marilyn Ferguson. What are your favorite coping strategies? Text surrounded by pictures of possible coping strategies including cleaning, writing a to do list, communication bubbles to indicate talking or texting a trusted person, setting a timer, a dog to indicate playing or caring for a pet, meditation, flowers in a vase to indicate smelling the flowers or spending time with nature, workout equipment (yoga mat, water bottle, kettle bell weight), coffee, cinnamon roll to indicate having a sweet treat, books, cooking utensils (cooking spoon, spatula, whisk), and colored pencils to indicate spending time on a hobby or doing something creative.

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EaZyHold @eazyhold.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Hi Bluesky! We're a small family business making adaptive products to aid with grip. Our mission is to deliver innovative tools that support individuals with physical challenges in performing essential tasks and hobbies. Check out eazyhold.com to learn more! #AdaptiveEquipment #AssistiveTech

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Go, Brain, Grow! @gobraingrow.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Hope everyone got through their Monday okay. Take whatever moment you need for you and your nervous system! 😮‍💨 #deepbreath #selfregulation #mentalhealth #mentalhealthishealth #occupationaltherapy #pediatricot

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