This month SSS Stars are focusing on kind and friendly behaviors such as saying please & thank you, greeting others (and replying when someone greets you!), picking things up without being asked, give a compliment, offer to help, and asking someone else to play. Classes will be keeping track of what friendly behaviors they see and which behaviors they want to see more of! I encourage you to ask your child everyday what friendly behaviors they showed and which friendly behaviors they want to show the following day. Continue reading for all things SEL!
If you are looking for winter clothing for your children and facing financial hardship this winter season, please reach out to Ms.Hunt or Mrs.Cronin. Reaching out is 100% confidential and we will work to connect you with appropriate clothing items.
"How To Help A Rigid, Anxious Child By Teaching Flexibility"
Lynn Lyons is an international speaker and psychotherapist based in Concord, New Hampshire who helps children and families manage anxiety disorders. In this podcast, Lynn talks about the idea of "when the goals of being right and perfect are modeled, children often react with shut downs or freak outs when they themselves fall short." Lynn asks the question, "How does a busy, rigid family step out of this trap?"
"Why Won't My Kids Listen?"
Dr. Becky Kennedy is a clinical psychologist, parent, and founder of the podcast, Good Inside. In this episode, Dr.Becky discusses "the number one parenting question she gets asked: why won't my kids listen to anything I say?"
Haven't gotten enough of the snow outside? Time to bring it inside with this fun indoor "snow" sensory bin! There are many different options to make this DIY your own. Add glitter, beads, pipe cleaners, felt, and more to create this a fun winter wonderland scene! Directions can be found in the link HERE.
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Looking for more resources? Check out the Adjustment Counselor website for SEL information, resources, and more!
The "Massachusetts Behavioral Help Line" is a relatively new resource to all Massachusetts residents. They can connect you with providers in your area based on your insurance, distance willing to travel, and other identified needs. You can reach them 24/7, 365 days a year. The number to call or text is (833) 773-2445. You can also live chat at www.masshelpline.com/chat.
The MPY Parenting Solutions Library is offered at no charge, in partnership with Peace At Home Parenting Solutions, a non- profit. Peace At Home Parenting Solutions is a dynamic hub of trusted knowledge and compassionate support that inspires parents to create positive change for their children, their families and themselves. Through this new partnership, MPY is pleased to offer proven resources to help students’ families thrive. The video trainings are presented by experts with advanced degrees and present easy-to-use strategies for long- lasting change.
We are including this comprehensive list as it is a great resource for mental health resources in our area.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-xLJDUNz7g-oD6e-3Rmclvw75nmSWzQJ/view