Hello SLMS Parents/Guardians:  On this page I am listing resources for parents/guardians to access. I will continue to add and update these resources. Please feel free to email me with any questions or comments at coopera@slsd.org.  

Please click Request for Support form if you would like to have Mrs. Cooper contact you about an issue your child is experiencing. 

Resources for Parents (Click on underlined phrases to be taken to the webpage referenced): 

• Resources on Managing Stress, Anxiety and Mental Health issues and questions. 

  • Child Mind Institute Article - How to Talk to Kids about School Shootings 

  • Child Mind Institute - How to Avoid Passing Anxiety on to Your Kids - article and YouTube video. 

  • CMI - Resource Page for Parents - updating weekly with new information - Week One - Attitude Affects Outcome: Helping Kids Cope

  • How parents can help with child anxiety (UCLA, Health youtube video)

  • Child Mind Institute - Resources for Families - Information on various topics including, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Behavior Problems, and Autism. 

  • Child Mind Institute - Connecting Care - Answers to the most common questions about navigating care for your child. 

  • Child Mind Institute Article - Does Social Media Use cause Depression?

  • Child Mind Institute Article - Social Media and Self-Doubt.

  • At the bottom of this webpage is a document that lists Mental Health Agencies in the area.

• Resources on Positivity and Staying Healthy

  • Action for Happiness - International Day of Happiness - Keep Calm, Stay Wise, Be Kind

  • Kiwico - Mindfulness Activities for Kids and Parents

  • Yoga 4 Classrooms - Seven Ways to find Grace and Alleviate Suffering during the COVID-19 Pandemic

  • Headspace - Mindfulness for your Everyday Life - Free Resources

  • Mindful Online Learning - Find Calm and Nourish Resilience - 30 days of FREE mindfulness activities 

  • Yoga 4 Classrooms - Mindful activities of the day playlist

  • Stressed Teens - Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Teens Program

• Resources on Frequently Asked Parent Questions

  • Child Mind Institute Article - When Should I Get my Child a Cell Phone?

  • Child Mind Institute Article - When are Kids Ready for Social Media?

  • Child Mind Institute Article - 10 Tips for Parenting Preteens and Tweens. 

Resources

If you are in need of assistance, our office has lists of local area resources to help out differing situations. Please contact the SLMS Guidance Office if you would like to obtain any of these lists or have questions about what we can offer.

Resources include:

• Local mental health counselors and agencies

• SLSD Student Assistance Program (SAP)

• Project SUCCESS - Mentor Program for At-Risk students at SLMS

• School-Based Therapist through St. Luke's

• Academic tutors (adults, high school students, and agencies)

Disclaimer: Southern Lehigh School District can not be held responsible for the satisfaction or any type of reimbursement for any of the agencies or individuals supplied as resources.