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Family Wellness

King Philip, Norfolk, Plainville & Wrentham Schools, 4/2024

Family Wellness King Philip, Norfolk, Plainville & Wrentham Schools, 4/2024
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KPHS Students Present on Microaggressions and Bystander Interventions and Microaggressions

Under the direction of Dr. Erin Nerlino, KP English Language Arts educator, King Philip students trained in bystander interventions, recently presented to KPHS faculty and Wrentham Schools faculty. Their authentic and impactful presentations support safe, supportive schools.

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Bone Marrow Donor Registration Event

King Philip Nurse Leader Tara Esposito, has organized a bone marrow registry event to support a KPHS student and others in need of bone marrow donations. The event will include food trucks, touch a truck, resource dogs, and more.

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KP Active Minds Students Attended Kyle Cares Conference

Active Minds is a national organization focused on mental health awareness, help-seeking, and reduction of stigma. Representatives of KP Active Minds Chapter attended the Kyle Cares Foundation Conference at Gillette Stadium with 34 other Active Minds high school chapters to learn about mental health, self-care, and coping strategies.

Ideas for Healthy, Family Fun During School Vacation Week

For those staying in the area for vacation week. there are several opportunities throughout the state. Have a safe, and enjoyable week whether you are traveling or staying local.


Massachusetts State Parks offer outdoor experiences and special programs.

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/april-school-vacation-week-programs


Community Kangaroo, a resource begun by a MetroWest Mom, provides calendar listings of activities taking place during April vacation. For activities in the Norfolk, Plainville, Wrentham, Mansfield and Foxborough area, https://communitykangaroo.com/foxboro/april-fun/


Visitma.com provides information about opportunities for learning, creativity, physical activity, and more. https://www.visitma.com/things-to-do/holidays/april-vacation/


Boston Discovery Guide is another resource for things to do in Boston during April.


More local and state activities for staying active can be found on the Family Wellness Resources Website.

Social Emotional Learning for Parents - Supporting SEL at Home- Social Emotional Learning for Parents - Supporting SEL at Home-

SEL for Parents

NEW SERVICE!

Families for Depression Awareness is offering a FREE Care Coaching Service for

those who may have a family member in a psychiatric hospital or attending a residential program out of the home. Families may also be worried about this member's return to the home. A brief eligibility form is provided. Form


Dr. Sadfar Medina's Parent/Caregiver Presentation - Tips for Talking about Drugs & Alcohol in Today's World

In late February we hosted Dr. Safdar Medina, the Pediatric Director at Tri-River Health Center In Uxbridge, and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at UMass Chan Medical Center. His presentation, Edibles, Vapes & Spiked Seltzers: Tips for Talking to Teens about Drugs and Alcohol in Today's World, was informative and engaging. The information shared may raise awareness for parents of upper elementary, middle school, and high school youth. In addition to a wellness resource table, Healthy KP Substance Use Coalition, SAFE Coalition, Massachusetts Behavioral Health Helpline, and Massachusetts Substance Use Prevention Helpline shared resources.


For those who were unable to attend, he has shared his presentation.

Edibles, Vapes & Spiked Seltzers and More: Tips for Talking to Your Teens about Drugs & Alcohol in Today’s World


Set To Go- Supporting Well-being During Transition out of High School

The JED Foundation's Set to Go platform is a resource to help prepare youth for their transition out of high school with less stress and more confidence. Set to Go's four-part email series is curated with care for students, parents, and educators. The tips, tools, and resources focus on supporting well-being through this transition. Topics in their email series include managing stress, building confidence, making connections, and more.

Students, parents and educators can sign up at this link.

Care Solace- Connecting Students and Families to Care
Care Solace is available to students and families of King Philip, Norfolk, Plainville & Wrentham Schools. Care Solace will connect you with community counseling providers for mental health and substance use concerns. 24/7 & Multilingual.

Parenting Support Groups and Helpline

Parents Helping Parents hosts several virtual support groups for parents focused on various needs and situations. Registration links are embedded in titles.


  • Parenting as a BIPOC Support Group: Tuesdays @ 7 pm EST
  • Parenting LGBTQ Kids: Tuesdays @ 9 pm EST
  • Parenting Highly Sensitive Kids: Mondays @ 8 PM EST
  • View other groups


Parent Stress Helpline

Confidential helpline for parents and caregivers who need to discuss issues related to parenting. That includes but is not limited to moms, dads, childcare providers, grandparents, neighbors, concerned older siblings, foster parents, and babysitters. 24/7, non-judgemental support. Translation services are available.

1-800-632-8188

Family Wellness Resources
Looking for information on food access, mental health, digital wellness, grief, relationships and more? Visit the Family Wellness Resources Website for the four districts.
Dot Pearl, Director of Wellness
King Philip, Norfolk, Plainville & Wrentham Schools Wellness

Email: pearld@kingphilip.org; dpearl@norfolk.k12.ma.us;

dpearl@plainville.k12.ma.us; pearld@wrenthamschools.org

Website: Family Wellness Resources

Location: 18 King Street, Norfolk, MA, USA
Phone: 508 520-7991, ext. 2312

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