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Your Mental Health Checklist
Mental health today is more important than ever before. We are bombarded by stimulation from the moment we open our eyes in the morning to the moment we fall asleep, we are tapped into the digital world. This constant flurry of information wears on our minds and can contribute to, or worsen, existing mental health issues.
How to Promote Resilience in Children
Resilience is one of the most important assets a person can have in their emotional toolbelt. The ability to bounce back when life hits you hard, resilience is necessary in a world of failures and setbacks. That said, it is not something people are born with, it is a skill that needs to be learned like any other.
Why Paraprofessionals are Necessary in Schools
Paraprofessionals play a crucial role in supporting educators and students in schools. Their main responsibilities are to reinforce educational lessons, provide one-on-one or small group learning and behavioral support to students who may require additional assistance, and work with children with special educational needs to help bolster their success.
Behavioral Health Techniques that Help Children Focus at School
Behavioral health plays a significant role in a child's education. Various behavioral issues, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), or conduct disorder, can hinder a child's learning and academic progress.
A Single Parent’s Guide to Success
Being a single parent is anything but easy. Single parents must cover many different areas of need and development for their children. This can feel like a juggling routine, as you drop one child off at soccer practice, the other needs to be picked up from the sitter, and you still need to go to the grocery store. The cycle can wear single parents down leaving them feeling overwhelmed and exhausted which can lead to burnout.
Parent Enrichment & Employment Programs
Parents often find it hard to focus on themselves and their needs when raising kids. While their children will always come first, it is worthwhile to spend time improving parental enrichment and employment skills.