The job of parenting is hard work. Oftentimes, we need the advice of professionals to guide us along the way. Below are some web resources that I have found helpful. As always, please feel free to contact the counseling office for any reason throughout the school year. 

Tips for Calming First-Day Jitters in Grade School 

from Understood.com

Click Link for webpage

Back to School Anxiety 

From Child and Mind Institute 

Anxiety Link

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An article stressing hard work over intelligence

Hard work over intelligence article link

Books that teach- a website summarizing children's books, sorted by topic: 

Summarizes children's books link

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Cyberbullying Awareness Article 

Cyberbullying

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Article on effective parenting strategies to manage tantrums and behavioral problems, or learn tips on how to help your child cope with grief, divorce, and trauma

Divorce, grief, and trauma

Parenting tips including tips for disciplining young children, dealing with angry children, coping with school transitions, and fostering values

Parenting tips link

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College and Career Readiness- Careers! Yes even in elementary school! 

Great resource for exploring and promoting career development at the elementary level

Career Zone link

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Tips to help children deal with conflict 

Conflict Link

Angry Kids: Dealing with Explosive Behavior 

Anger link

Anxiety in Children: What is normal and how to handle it

Anxiety Link

Tips to help your elementary student handle stress 

Stress Link

Helping your child after a crisis

Crisis Link

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This is an excellent website to help adults understand attention and learning issues in children. If you have a child with learning difficulties, check out Understanding Your Child's Challenges section. Also, a great resource for how to empower your child. 

Understanding Your Child Link