Parents
Links to Mental Health Resource Lists:
Mental Health Resource Link for the Upstate
Community Resource Guide for Mental Health
If you child seems more stressed than usual, talk to them about what is going on in their brains. Here are some tips for parents:
-Reassure your child that they are safe and give extra hugs.
-Sometimes it is best to turn off the TV and not watch Tik Tok.
-Listen to their worries and have them practice blowing their worries into an imaginary balloon then imagine the balloon floating away.
Tips on managing stress
YOU'VE GOT THIS:
You can manage your stress by taking time to take care of yourself. Stop and breathe. Think positive. Your children know when you are stressed. Model good calming habits.
KEEP THINGS IN PERSPECTIVE:
Set limits on how much time you spend reading or watching news about stressful events. But make sure to take time away from the news to focus on things in your life that are going well and that you can control.
KEEP YOURSELF HEALTHY:
Eat healthy foods, and drink water.
Avoid excessive amounts of caffeine and alcohol.
Do not use tobacco or illegal drugs.
Get enough sleep and rest.
Get physical exercise.
Taken from: samhsa.gov
Helpful websites for parents:
Internet Matters This is a great site for information on safety online.
United Way 211 – https://www.unitedwaygc.org/2-1-1 Greenville County's comprehensive source for information regarding human service agencies and community resources.
Palmetto Basics – http://palmetto.thebasics.org/ Palmetto Basics are five fun, simple and powerful ways that every family can give every child a great start in life.
Sesame Street offers good information on explaining issues to children including divorce and incarceration.
https://www.cfchildren.org/resources/sesame-street-little-children-big-challenges/
This site offers advice and videos on autism and friendship. https://www.sesamestreet.org/
Greenville County School Information:
Are you the parent of a rising 6th grade student? Click here for basic information.- Middle School Basic Information
This is the link to information on School Choice- http://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/Schools/main.asp?titleid=choice
Parents of 5th grade students - Click here for information on Magnet Schools https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/Parents/main.asp?titleid=magnet