Rainbows’ Camp Woodchuck
-Written by Sidni Garwood, Rainbows’ Volunteer Coordinator Growing up, I remember looking forward to summer the second we returned to school from Christmas. Both of my parents were (and still are) teachers. So, together we mentally counted down the days until our well-deserved break arrived! Looking back, it’s funny how we anticipated this “vacation”. […]
A Celebration of 45 Years
-Written by Michelle Eastman, Rainbows’ VP of Marketing and Communications I wonder what it was like 45 years ago when a young college graduate believed that families who had a child with special needs could have a brighter future. A future where caring professionals would provide vital therapies and help children walk, talk and reach […]
The Importance of Play
It’s finally summer! School is out and your children are home. Does that leave you looking for ways to get them outside, keep them active, or peel them away from the TV? The following article written by Cindie Silmon, LCMFT – a Rainbows’ Mental Health Specialist – provides valuable information on the importance of play and outlines some great ideas to […]
Aloha!
-written by Michelle Croomes, Kids’ Point Site Coordinator The theme for this years’ Pre-K Graduation Ceremony was “Aloha”, and is in so many ways fitting. When we first said “Aloha” to these children it was a hello at the beginning of the school year, and many children in this class were completely new to Rainbows. […]
Why We GLOW
“Why would I go to Rainbows’ GLOW Run | Walk?” I know you’ve thought it at least once… Yet another GLOW Run | Walk post pops up on your Facebook feed prompting you to register, you get the event rack card in the mail, you see the event posters plastered on doors and windows […]
Camp Woodchuck 2017
Ahoy, matey! As the school year comes to an end, things are ramping up here at Rainbows. Summer is near, meaning preparation for Camp Woodchuck 2017 is well underway. This year, Camp is all about pirates! Rainbows’ Kids’ Cove location will undergo a transformation into Pirates’ Cove, with a Treasure Island theme. Adventure awaits those […]
Rainbows’ Butler County Impact
Rainbows United is 100% local, serving more than 3,500 children birth – 21 with special needs in both Butler and Sedgwick Counties in Kansas. Rainbows’ Butler County team of ten covers the geographically largest county in the state. Services in Butler County include Targeted Case Management (TCM) and early intervention for infants and toddlers through […]
A letter from the President
Social media is a part of our lives no matter how many times we give it up or get frustrated with it. It will surprise no one that I grew up without any exposure to social media but with the urging of our marketing and communication department I have signed up for most of the […]
Activities for Children
-written by Carol Martin, Insurance Billing, Rainbows’ Finance Department All children have a unique capacity to learn. They seem like sponges; soaking up every bit of information. Your kiddo may love dolphins or dogs, photography or films, space or statistics. If you want to encourage that passion, seek out people and places that are doing […]
Mindfulness
Written by: Rhiannon Miller, LMSW – Mental Health Specialist & Lori Haas – Mental Health Assistant Mindfulness is a simple, but powerful, way to help kids be calmer, happier, and more peaceful. Mindfulness is simply noticing what is happening in the present moment. Mindfulness helps us to pay close attention, calm us down when we […]