Issue  8, February 20200 EC / ES Counselor's newsletter

• Link to read-aloud podcast of newsletter.  Below is the full article. Here is the link to the to the EC/ES Counselor Corner home page.

• Home links to Child Protection Lesson # 3 "Safe and Un Safe Touches"

• Food for thought Articles:

  • "Educate your child about good touch and bad touch" The Statesman, Feb.11, 2022

  •  "Your kid may need more hugs, experts say. But there are right and wrong ways to give them." CNN Health, Feb. 11, 2022

  • "Why You Should Never Make Your Child Hug Anyone, Parenting" Very Well Family, April 2021

• Friday March 25 Dress in red to celebrate AISL's core value- Integrity

• If you have any questions, or need support with transition please reach out to me via e-mail at dabukazam@aislagos.org  (Here is the Link to School Counselor's transition guide for new and departing EC/ES families)

• Additional note and resources (February 24, 2022)

  • Ukraine / Russia toolkit for families and educators

• Helping Your Students Cope With a Violent World: Edutopia article features strategies for helping children make sense with historical perspective, feel empowered, and inspire them to feel hopeful.

• How to Talk to Kids About Violence, Crime, and War: Common Sense Media gathers tips and conversation starters to help you talk to kids of different ages about the toughest topics.

• Talking to Your Kids About War: VeryWell Family explores ways families can speak with young people about war, including tips on sharing information and restricting media coverage.

• • Disaster and Trauma response in Children (By age)