Mental Health and Wellness for Families - SAU 45

Emotional Well Being

Community-Based Counseling Providers (therapists in the area) (Missing)
How to Support Youth Who Have Experienced Trauma
Managing Anxiety: Tips for Home and School
Suicidal Thinking and Threats: Tips for Parents
Preventing Youth Suicide Infographic
Tips for Teens to Prevent Suicide
20 Powerful Strategies in Building Resiliency in Children
7 Ingredients of Resiliency: Information for Parents
Helping Teens Cope with Stress: Facts for Families
Supporting Children's Mental Health: Tips for Parents
Helping Children Cope with Loss & Grief
Fostering an Attitude of Gratitude
Information for Parents about Self-Injury
Peer Pressure: Facts for Families
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Facts for Families

Academic Success

School Readiness & School Entry
Tips to Improve Math Skills
Tips to Improve Reading Skills
Social and Emotional Learning
Self-Management
Motivation and Engagement
How to Approach Perfectionism
Middle School Transition: Tips for School and Home
Homework: A Guide for Parents
Back-to-School Transitions
Tips for Using Praise & Rewards
Tips to Address Test and Performance Anxiety
School Completion

Digital Citizenship

Talking to your Child about Staying Safe Online
Cyberbullying: Prevention & Intervention Strategies
Social Networking: Facts for Families
Children & Online Use: Facts for Families
S.M.A.R.T. Online Use

Talking to Youth about War

The war in Ukraine is distressing to all of us. Children and teens are wondering what has happened and what may happen next. Like adults, they are better able to cope with upsetting news and images when they understand more about the situation. Here are links to helpful resources for parents and caregivers with tips and strategies on how to talk with youth of all ages about war and other traumatic events:

Supporting Youth Affected by War in Ukraine 2022

Talking to Children and Teens about the War in Ukraine

Explaining the News to our Kids