Summer Street Counselor Corner

with Ms.Hunt

Happy April Summer Street Stars!

Congrats SSS- we made it through the longest month of the year! March sure did try to trick us into thinking it was spring with some warm sunny days. Let's hope April is filled with more sunny days and less rainy, cold ones! We have lots of exciting things planned in the month of April to keep us busy. Take a look at the articles and activities below for all things SEL!

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Lynn Lyons Podcast on Talking to Your Kids About the War in Ukraine

Lynn Lyons is an international speaker and psychotherapist based in Concord, New Hampshire who helps children and families manage anxiety disorders. In this episode, Lynn discusses

how we can help ourselves and our kids manage big emotions in this time of uncertainty.

Podcast Link

Why Kids Meltdown After School

Why kids melt down when they come home from school - and why experts say it's a 'good sign'

If you've witnessed your kids fall apart right after you pick them up from school or as soon as they walk through the front door, you're not alone. It's sometimes called restraint collapse or, more commonly, a meltdown. But it's not just any meltdown.

yahoo.com

Supporting v. Enabling

Supporting vs Enabling - Child Mind Institute

Why do parents spoon-feed babies, but expect healthy fourth graders to feed themselves? Because babies aren't able to do the task alone, but older kids can. One of the basic ways we distinguish support from coddling is by assessing what children are capable of doing.

childmind.org

Kamala and Maya's Big Idea - Read Aloud

Follow along as our two main characters Kamala and Maya work to reach their goal! The two sisters desperately want to create a playground for their apartment building. Do Kamala and Maya let the obstacles they run into along the way stop them from achieving their goal? How do the two sisters demonstrate a growth mindset throughout the book? How does their mindset change as the story goes on? Look for the helpers- who helps them achieve their goal? Who are the helpers in your life?

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Lynn Lyons Podcast on OCD in Kids

Lynn Lyons is an international speaker and psychotherapist based in Concord, New Hampshire who helps children and families manage anxiety disorders. In this episode, Lynn discusses how a parent can not only support the individual child, but unite the whole family when managing this common disorder.

Podcast Link

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DIY "Find It" Sensory Bottle

Who doesn't love playing "I Spy"? This easy and fun DIY lets you create your very own "I Spy" game you can hold in your hands! How many spring themed items do you think you can include in your bottle? Once your bottle is complete, try using it to calm your body. "I Spy" bottles are a great tool to use to calm our bodies and help distract our brains to focus on something other than our worry!

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ADHD and Messy Rooms

Why Your Child With ADHD Has Such a Messy Room - Child Mind Institute

Mess and ADHD go hand in hand, and with them comes chaos, lateness - Where is my coat?! - and frustration. Parents often find themselves at wit's end, looking at their child and wondering: Why can't you just clean your room?? The short answer? Because for kids with ADHD, it's not quite that simple.

childmind.org

Yoga for School Age Children

More than just a game: Yoga for school-age children - Harvard Health

Yoga is becoming increasingly popular among American children. Emerging research has shown that yoga has a number of physical and psychological benefits for children, and many classrooms now integrate yoga into a typical school day. Yoga can also be a great way for parents and children to play and interact ...

health.harvard.edu

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I'm on Twitter!

Ms.Hunt is on Twitter. Follow my page for SEL updates, articles, and other helpful tips throughout the school year! @MsHuntSSS

Mindful Apps

Calm

Headspace

Breathe, Think, Do

Parent Resources

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School Adjustment Counselor Website

Looking for more resources? Check out the Adjustment Counselor website for SEL information, resources, and more!

Adjustment Counselor Website

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William James College Interface Referral Service

The Interface referral service is a mental health and wellness referral help line. Callers from Lynnfield are matched with licensed mental health providers from their database within an approximate two week period of time and are matched by location, insurance and specialty needs of the caller.

The number to reach is 888-244-6843 and they can be reached Monday-Friday from 9-5.

***Please note that there are currently long wait times when you call the service. If you cannot get through when you call, feel free to leave a voicemail and they will call you back. Waitlist times for services are dependent upon families individual needs and can be from several days to several weeks.***

https://interface.williamjames.edu/

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A Healthy Lynnfield Mental Health Resource List

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

Hand Hold MA

"You might be noticing your child is struggling in new ways, or that old problems are getting worse. We’ve curated a collection of resources that you can try at home today and organizations that we know can help."

Therapy Matcher

"Therapy Matcher provides free, personalized, and confidential referrals to licensed social workers across Massachusetts."