What is the School counselor's role in elementary?

Students: Check in With Mrs Huffman!!

Parents: Request to speak with Mrs. Huffman

(email (mhuffman@bcps.k12.va.us) or call 540-992-1086)

https://www.crisistextline.org/texting-in is a great resource for anytime. This uncharted territory may mean uncharted emotions. There is no shame in needing additional support, or encouraging others to get support! Ways to manage grief in children and teens

Great daily, quick options for students to practice social/emotional learning!

Social-Emotional Learning Resources

• Active Screen Time Resource

• Yoga, Mindfulness and Relaxation Designed for Kids Aged 3+

• Howard B Wigglebottom

• Kindness Videos

Teach your children internet safety and Cyber Civics!

• https://www.cybercivics.com/for-families

Beware of screen time! TV, ipads, games, et al!

• This article details the dangers of over using screen time! Most professionals recommend elementary age kids having less than 2 hours of screen time per DAY! http://nyp.st/2bGS5oX

• Have you given your student a phone/tablet/etc. for their own? Consider talking with them and signing this contract to start the conversation about your expectations for them and their personal technology - http://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/f6bccd_cd1df09e14b64867b2b940d7cf24c168.pdf

Parents of Divorce

• Tips for Successful Co-Parenting

• Successful Co-parenting From a Child's View

• Parents, if you ever have an issue that you'd like to read more about check out the Counselor library! I have lots of books that I can loan you about different topics.

• Normally I conduct small groups based on parent requests and teacher recommendations, depending on needs, per grade level during lunches in the fall of the school year. This year I will wait until second semester to do so, depending on how things play out. I will send home a letter with the groups I plan to hold and ask for your recommendations.