Counselor's Corner

Resources for Families

Check out the list below of resources that may be viewed or downloaded for free! Topics range from behavior guides and tips for anxious thoughts, to how to have conversations with your child when he/she is grieving. If you do not see a resource topic that you need, please reach out to Ms. Arnold.


Social Skills

7 Social Skills You Can Start Teaching Your Child Now

8 Important Social Skills for Kids and How to Teach Them 

Why Is It Important to Teach Conflict Resolution Strategies for Students 

10 Friendship Skills Every Kid Needs 

Decision Making and Independence: When Should Parents Step In? 


Emotional Skills

All About Anxiety 

Emotional Regulation for Children 

How to teach your child emotion regulation skills in 6 steps 

How to Separate From Clingy Kids 

How to Stay Calm and Co-Regulate When Children Are Melting Down 

The Power of Validation 


School Topics

10 Tips to Help Your Child Follow Directions

School Mornings Without Stress 

Strategies to Make Homework Go More Smoothly  

Tips for Beating Test Anxiety 

When Kids Refuse to Go to School 


Grief/Loss

Helping Children Deal with Grief 

Helping Children Cope with Frightening News 

Child Trauma Toolkit for Teachers 

Helping Students Deal with Loss


Family Life

Activities for Children and Adolescents without Screen Time 

Different Types of Attachment 

Why Your Kids Can't Sleep and How to Help 

How Do I Get My Kids to Do Chores? 

Parenting Styles 

Positive Parenting Tips 

Parenting Skills; Don't Steal the Struggle 

7 Tips for When Natural Consequences are Hard to Find 

How to tell kids about divorce: An age-by-age guide 

Parents Can't Be Attached to Outcomes: An Essential Mindset Shift


Social Media

Why is Screen Time Bad for Young Children? 

When Are Kids Ready for Social Media? 

How to Set Limits on Screen Time 

When Should You Get Your Kid a Phone? 


Podcasts

The Child Psych Podcast

Raising Boys & Girls

Raising Good Humans