Counsellor Corner

 

 

Bullying at School: what parents can do to help victims and stop bullies

https://edition.cnn.com/2023/01/16/health/stopping-bullying-in-schools-wellness/index.html

Social Media

https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20230130/surgeon-general-says-13-year-olds-shouldnt-be-on-social-media

Protecting Children from On-line Abuse

https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/child-abuse-and-neglect/online-abuse?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Protecting%20children%20from%20online%20abuse&utm_campaign=20221103_KIS_SIEU_November

Teen Health: website for parents and kids about issues that impact teens

https://kidshealth.org/en/teens.html

GoZen: 

https://gozen.com/family-teens/

A website with programs that teach kids essential social and emotional learning skills, such as dealing with anxiety and negative thinking.

Teentoks:  mental health app for teens, created by teens (topics such as body image, peer pressure, anxiety, etc)

https://teentoks.com/

Relaxation techniques to try at home

https://www.savethechildren.org/us/charity-stories/easy-at-home-relaxation-activities-to-help-calm-kids

Parenting Teenagers

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/parenting/parenting-teenagers

Eating disorders: resource for parents

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/eating-problems