Weekly Whys

http://www.alexandriagazette.com/news/2022/may/04/things-keep-me-night/

https://patch.com/virginia/kingstowne/hayfield-4-other-school-counseling-programs-awarded-2022-ramp-designation

https://www.sincerelife.org/blog/spring-break-tips-for-parents

https://www.hmhco.com/blog/its-national-school-counseling-week-how-to-celebrate-in-your-school

https://selecthealth.org/blog/2020/01/winter-got-you-down-boost-your-mood-with-these-self-care-tips

https://news.virginia.edu/content/back-school-2021-school-counselors-role

https://www.forbes.com/sites/petergreene/2021/06/05/worried-about-your-childs-learning-loss-heres-some-advice-about-how-to-spend-the-summer/

http://www.fairfaxtimes.com/articles/tips-for-finishing-the-school-year-strong/article_5f4fc728-7211-11eb-834c-9bfa3a895d71.html

https://www.plt.org/story/young-environmentalists-examples/

https://www.seattletimes.com/sponsored/strategies-for-success-helping-first-generation-students-navigate-college/

https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-help-kids-manage-anxiety-as-schools-reopen-11615305471?st=gxh4d0a91tkwoz0&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/02/24/pandemic-put-light-mental-health-issues-young-athletes-started-dialogue/

http://exclusive.multibriefs.com/content/leading-women-to-stem-careers/education

https://news.virginia.edu/content/uva-leads-virginias-new-plan-improve-mental-health-k-12-schools

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/57010/how-understanding-middle-school-friendships-can-help-students

https://www.wtva.com/content/news/Remember-students-mental-health-guidance-counselor-says-572309951.html

https://www.restonnow.com/2020/11/06/fairfax-county-releases-guidelines-for-a-safe-thanksgiving/

https://childmind.org/article/how-mindfulness-can-help-during-covid-19/

https://www.wral.com/how-to-prevent-bullying-online-and-offline/19352891/

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sleep-and-tiredness/sleep-tips-for-teenagers/

https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/2020/08/06/covid-19-tips-parents-successful-online-learning-virtual-classes-zoom/3303918001/

https://education-reimagined.org/distance-learning-resource-center/

https://www.fcps.edu/blog/resiliency-helps-youth-bounce-back-adversity?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=

https://www.poconorecord.com/entertainmentlife/20190908/middle-school-is-tough---but-adults-can-make-it-easier

https://www.richmond.com/opinion/columnists/josh-hurley-robin-mayes-and-brett-welch-column-school-counselors/article_956a059e-8193-5e12-b124-f06526577d42.html

https://www.mindwise.org/blog/mental-health/theres-only-one-new-years-resolution-you-need-this-year/

https://www.kmvt.com/content/news/Showing-empathy-can-help-combat-bullying-in-schools-565312751.html

https://www.fcps.edu/blog/reducing-holiday-stress?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-11/mm-u-2op111319.php

Here at HMS, we do a Wellness Screening for our 7th graders.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/childrens-health/in-depth/halloween-safety/art-20044976

Benefits of yoga

https://www.kmvt.com/content/news/School-counselor-starts-program-to-coach-students-through-stressful-days-563349572.html

https://www.care.com/c/stories/16051/warning-signs-kid-is-overscheduled/

https://www.myvalleynews.com/a-resource-not-to-be-ignored-the-school-counselor/

These are some questions you might want to ask when meeting with your student's teacher(s).

https://www.care.com/c/stories/3264/20-questions-to-ask-during-a-parent-teacher-c/

https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/heidi-stevens/ct-heidi-stevens-monday-middle-school-matters-book-0826-20190826-7p4lftcg7jbtnfqagplx6uba6e-story.html

https://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/every-child-needs

https://www.care.com/c/stories/3208/5-back-to-school-worries/

A school counselor provides eight ways to stay connected to your child during this time.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/on-parenting/how-to-talk-to-your-middle-schooler-so-they-might-actually-listen-to-you/2019/08/19/941fec26-a4c2-11e9-bd56-eac6bb02d01d_story.html

https://www.schoolcounselor.org/parents-public/back-to-school-tips