sel tips for families

it's element@ry sel tips for families january 18

How to get your child to talk about school

https://www.understood.org/take-note/engage

At a Glance (Understood)

Some kids don’t like to share information about their school day.
The way you ask kids questions can encourage them to talk more.
Ask specific, open-ended questions instead of questions that can be answered with yes or no.

at the dinner table

"Words — what we choose to say, how we say it and even how we play with words and language — create the kind of pleasant and welcoming environment that makes family dinner worthwhile. Here are some of our top tips for choosing and using words for fun and conversation that will make everyone want seconds."

fun and conversation at the dinner table

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one thing happy kids have in common is GRATITUDE

https://www.greatschools.org/gk/videos/one-thing-happy-kids-common/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=010718.3

is it tattling or telling?

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are you worried about your kids online? see below.

protect your children online

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Two Bellies, Two Hands, Two Breaths - Mindful Schools

This is a brief exercise that puts a spin on mindful breathing, while building awareness and closeness (literally) between you and your child.

mindfulschools.org

lunch box notes

lunchbox notes for kids

check out the short video below

"Release is the 2nd in a series of Mindful Shorts, and it focuses on stress and anxiety as experienced by middle school kids. 70% of middle school students today report feeling “stressed out” — an alarming figure, and a sign that something must be done to help kids manage the sense of overwhelm and frustration they experience so that they can blossom into young adults who are equipped to navigate their way"

and remember to look after yourself

A First Aid Kit for When Life Falls Apart - Tiny Buddha

This is the first aid kit I created to help myself when life is headed on a downward spiral. It hope this helps anyone whose life feels dark and hopeless.

tinybuddha.com