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Parenting is not easy! It takes lots and lots of work. Click below for resources you can use to make it just a little easier...
Parenting is not easy! It takes lots and lots of work. Click below for resources you can use to make it just a little easier...
Help! My Child Feels....
Help! My Child Feels....
Click the drop down menus below for information about some common feelings among children. While most of these feelings are very normal, sometimes they interfere with a child's ability to focus and learn - that's where your school counselor comes in - that's me! Talk to your child's teacher if you feel your child may benefit from school counseling.
You can also visit www.childmind.org for information on common mental health disorders.
Angry/Frustrated
Angry/Frustrated
Parent's Guide to Anger - brief article that gives 5 quick and easy ways to help your child deal with anger
5 Skills to Practice Together - Counselor Keri shares 5 simple skills you can practice with your child to help him/her deal with anger
Helping Children Handle Frustration - How to use the Frustration Triangle (below)
Worried
Worried
Calm Corner - a way to manage big feelings
Read Aloud - A Bad Case of Stripes
Managing Behavior at Home
Managing Behavior at Home
Consistently giving positive and negative consequences are the key to managing behavior! Try some of these strategies to help you help your child. These are all from the Boys Town website - another great resource!
Fun Activities
Fun Activities
These are activities led by your very own CNUSD School Counselors - enjoy!
Parent's Guide to Covid-19
Parent's Guide to Covid-19
Something Bad Happened - Read Aloud (This will also direct you to psychologist Dr. Dawn Huebner's website, which contains valuable resources.)
Grief Support Group - Riverside Community Hospital
Books About Feelings
Books About Feelings
Color Monster - dealing with feelings
The Way I Feel - Exploring Different Feelings
Unicorn and Horse - Be kind
While We Can't Hug - Staying Connected
Mindfulness
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a valuable tool to have in your child's mental health toolbox! Mindfulness has so many benefits. But like anything, practice is the key. Try some of these quick activities daily and you will see a difference!
Mindfulness Activities for Kids - from www.therapistaid.com
Headspace - great for kids and adults! This is an also an app, and will guide you through quick mindfulness activities. Great before bedtime to settle down!
Progressive Muscle Relaxation - from www.therapistaid.com
Guided Mindfulness Videos - YouTube
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