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.
"Your Anxious Kid Calls You From School To Be Picked Up. What Should You Do?"
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 discusses when an anxious child wants to be picked up early from school. "Parents are often hit with doubt, guilt, and confusion about when and HOW to respond to pleas and demands. Lynn highlights tips for handling the dreaded "come get me!" text."
"Connect to the Good Kid Underneath the Bad Behavior"
Dr. Becky Kennedy is a clinical psychologist, parent, and founder of the podcast, Good Inside. In this episode, Dr.Becky discusses the fact that "when we're connected to our kids, so many things become easier. And when we're disconnected, almost everything feels harder. This episode tackles this very important topic and talks listeners through ways you can increase connection with your kid."
The infinity cube is a fidget favorite here at SSS! Folding the cube over and over again gives kids (and adults!) a sense of peace and calm. Now you can learn how to make your own at home. Click the link below for step-by-step directions on how to make your very own!
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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