Helpful Links
Parenting in the Post-Pandemic World
Excellent read as we prepare for a post-pandemic world and start to return to school and activities.
A new take on "How was school today?"
I love these revamped conversation starters to get your little ones talking about school life! Let me know how they work if you try them out!
Should My Child See a Therapist?
Helpful video from MassGeneral's Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds about the decision making process for starting a child in counseling
South Shore Therapy Referrals Database
Find a therapist for children, families, and adults. You can sort by insurance accepted, type of therapy, age, location, etc!
Handhold MA
Fantastic collection of resources developed in the wake of COVID-19 for supporting your child's emotional well-being
Childhood Anxiety Resources
Angst is a documentary featuring kids with anxiety diagnoses, talking about their experiences and how they got support. I really enjoyed it and found it to be empowering and normalizing for kids with this diagnosis. The website has great resources in terms of apps, websites, and more to support coping with anxiety.
Mindfulness/Breathing/Meditation Videos for Kids
Animated, short videos with guidance for kids on breathing, meditations, and mindfulness
Nature Sounds from the National Parks
Great for background music, relaxation, meditating, naps, etc!
LGBTQ Resources for Schools
Learning for Justice's collection of lessons, articles, and resources for supporting LGBTQ youth
Talking About Race
The National Museum of African American History and Culture has an awesome website, broken into sections of support for educators and parents to help kids understand race, racism, and the experiences and contributions of African American people in our nation. There are great connections to exhibits and educational resources from the museum, as well.
Sesame Street: Coming Together
Great songs, videos, and other resources for talking to children about race and identity
CNN and Sesame Street Town Hall
This is a great, kid-centered and appropriate discussion regarding race and racism. About 45 minutes long and worth a watch together!
Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds
Great website with tons of resources for children's mental and emotional health
Helping Kids During and After a Crisis
Unfortunately, this information continues to be relevant and necessary! Helpful to have in your back pocket if and when something occurs.
Dealing with School Refusal
Quick read about reasons students refuse school, and when to seek pediatrician/therapist support
10 Ways to Help Your Child Succeed in Elementary School
You're probably already doing all of these, but great tips nonetheless