Learning from home can be difficult. Without the visual and verbal reminders from teachers, students can easily lose track of time or struggle to remain motivated and interested. Here are some strategies you may want to use at home to help your student succeed during class meetings and homework time.
During these times of uncertainty and change, both parents and children can feel anxious and worried. It is important for parents to acknowledge the concerns that both adults and children feel, but also create a plan to reduce the anxiety. Click here to learn ten powerful phrases to teach your child that will help guide discussions with children about their feelings and how they can reduce their anxiety.
Guide to Living with Worry and Anxiety Amidst Global Uncertainty (English)
Cómo vivir con la ansiedad y la preocupación en medio de una incertidumbre global (Spanish)
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is a motivational theory in psychology that outlines a five tiered model of human needs. The needs lower down on the pyramid must be satisfied before individuals can meet the needs higher up. Click here for more examples of how to best support the needs that are most likely to help your child succeed.
Create a calming environment where children feel secure expressing feelings in a healthy way to help to improve their physiological and safety needs. Offer guidance and support to your child by practicing the mental health activities on this guide (Click here).
Referrals for School Counseling:
Do you think your child can benefit from working with the school counselor? Please email the counselor assigned to your school site for more information on the referral process.