MASK The Magazine Spring 2022

Join team MASK, on March 5th, for a virtual event to raise funds/awareness on social issues facing youth. Take an hour to move for a cause or in honor of someone who has been bullied, suffers from mental health issues or has been affected by substance abuse. Hit a hiking trail, walk in your neighborhood, play a sport, dance, do yoga in the park, whatever you choose. Just MOVE!!! Make it a friends and family activity. Register at www.maskmatters.org for $20/per family. With your support MASK will raise funds to prepare and equip today’s youth to overcome challenges and thrive. Share your photos with us and tag MASKMATTERS to spread awareness! Paws 4 A CAUSE Share your photos @maskmatters…

MASK E3 INSTITUTE MASK’s online social emotional curriculum (MASK E3 Institute) is available for students, parents, teachers and can be done at school or in the comfort of the home. MASK’s E3 Institute uses a multimodal approach to teach kindergarten through high school students effective life skills to help them cope with peer pressure, bullying and technology-related challenges. Students will be equipped to self regulate and adapt to stress and will feel empowered to make decisions from a place of knowledge and confidence. This digital curriculum is: ✔ Aligned with curriculum standards/Every Student Succeeds Act✔ Turn-key digital format✔ Easy to integrate into weekly schedule✔ Quick Writes activities MASK’s E3 Institute is here to help teachers, parents and caregivers create safe, intentional environments where children can prosper, parent-child bonds can be strengthened, and students…

MASK (Mothers Awareness on School-age Kids) is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization created in 2007 by a group of dedicated mothers who recognized the need to consistently educate families on rapidly-changing issues. The MASK mission is to engage and educate parents, children and the community about the issues facing youth and to empower children to make safe, healthy choices. MASK helps children learn invaluable life skills for how to cope with a number of issues including responding to peer pressure, dealing with trauma and technology-related challenges. In today’s viral and social media world, coping skills are more necessary than ever. MASK equips students to feel confident regulating their emotions, maintaining frustration tolerance and setting healthy boundaries. MASK has served the community for over a decade, with the goal of strengthening parent-child…

I have experienced my share of trauma. At times it has felt like too much for too long and way too soon in between. When we look back on our lives as adults, we can pinpoint the moments that changed, scarred or defined us. Perhaps we take pride in the strength those moments instilled in us, or maybe we stuff those memories so far down into the back of our minds and hearts that we hardly remember them at all. Either way, the body keeps the score. As a parent, instinctually, especially in times of trauma, we put everyone else first. As a mom, I know that I give my family one hundred percent of myself. And while I know that I show up for the people I love, no matter what,…

Do you want to be well-equipped with the appropriate knowledge, resources and tools that will empower you to make healthy and informed decisions for your family? If so, subscribe to MASK The Magazine today! For only $24 a year, you’ll receive four issues of the award-winning MASK The Magazine delivered conveniently to your door. Or, for only $12 a year, download MASK The Magazine to your iPad or iPhone. For information: visit maskmatters.org or call 480-502-5337 ON THE GO Download our digital edition to your iPad or iPhone. Visit zinio.com to subscribe today! SUBSCRIPTION FORM ❏ One year (4 issues, $24) ❏ Two years (8 issues, $48) ❏ Three years (12 issues, $72) ❏ Check (Payable to MASK) ❏ Credit Card (We’ll call you for the info) ❏ Bill me! PLEASE MAIL COMPLETED FORM TO: MASK 8937 E. Bell Road Suite…

MASK (Mothers Awareness on School-age Kids) is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization created in 2007 by a group of dedicated mothers who recognized the need to consistently educate families on rapidly-changing issues. The MASK mission is to engage and educate parents, children and the community about the issues facing youth and to empower children to make safe, healthy choices. MASK helps children learn invaluable life skills for how to cope with a number of issues including responding to peer pressure, dealing with trauma and technology-related challenges. In today’s viral and social media world, coping skills are more necessary than ever. MASK equips students to feel confident regulating their emotions, maintaining frustration tolerance and setting healthy boundaries. MASK has served the community, for over a decade, with the goal of strengthening parent-child…