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While this mama penguin makes it look easy, 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.

  • Access to Health Care for Children

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  • Help Kids Access Mental & Behavioral Health Services with Medicaid and CHIP: As part of free or low-cost health coverage through Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), families can access mental and behavioral health care for kids up to age 19. With Medicaid and CHIP, youth can access services to prevent, diagnose, and treat a wide range of mental health issues. Services include counseling, teletherapy, inpatient care, and more. The Connecting Kids to Coverage National Campaign, an outreach and enrollment initiative for families with children and teens eligible for Medicaid and CHIP, has several outreach materials to promote these mental health coverage benefits and encourage families to enroll their children in Medicaid or CHIP. Enrollment is open year-round and coverage must be renewed annually. Visit InsureKidsNow Webpage for more information.


  • Community Resource Guide for Adams County

    A list of community resources, including listings for child care, food pantry, financial assistance, health services, housing, etc.


    Pennsylvania and Local Government Services

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  • The Cook Center for Human Connection is a non-profit foundation. The mission at the Cook Center (Cookcenter Website) is to get high quality resources in everyone's hands to help parents help their children with mental health resources.

    Through a generous grant from the Cook Center, the following resources are fully-funded:

    ParentGuidance Website – over 50 courses written by therapists. 24/7 on demand, private

    Curriculum is also available at no charge.

  • How to help kids manage worries and have a successful start to the school year.

     

    What to do when your child says . . . 

    Text on a white background reads, 'But I want to stay with you.' and advice on handling separation anxiety.

     

    What to say when your child doesn't want to go to school?

  • including anxiety, ADHD, autism, and other neuro-diversities

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    A video link designed to help explain the brain and anxiety to children

     
    How Parents Can Recognize and Help a Child with Anxiety

     
    Anxious Stomachaches and Headaches

    Older Kids and Separation Anxiety: How it Happens and What to Do

    A video to help calm a child with big emotions

    Anxiety in Children: What is developmentally normal 

    Tips to Help Your Elementary Student Handle Stress
    Everyone deals with stress. These are tips to help children handle the feelings associated with it.

     
    How Untreated Anxiety Can Look Like Disrespectful 

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    They also have a wonderful podcast called Grief Out Loud that offers advice on a range of topics regarding grief.

    Recommended Books for Children Coping with Loss and Trauma


    This link will take you to a listing of children's books on grief and loss. 

    • Link: National Association of School Psychologists


    For Young Children Dealing with Grief 
    Games, activities and articles 

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    A stick figure holds a sign that reads 'Stop the Violence'.

  • Advice on What to Say


    How to Support Your Child During a Divorce

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    Helping Kids Make Decisions

    An article about the importance of stressing hard work over intelligence

     

    An article on the strengths kids develop when they take on challenges

     

    An article on how to build resilience in children

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    Resources offered by Dr. Russell Sabella on educating children, parents, educators, and other stakeholders about the responsible use of technology.
     

    Resources on responsible technology use, including family media agreements and Internet safety tips.
     

    Videos to help explain Internet safety to children.
     

    Website summarizing children's books, sorted by topic.

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    Articles on effective parenting strategies to manage tantrums and behavioral problems

    Helping Children with Feelings of Frustration


    Angry Kids: Dealing with Explosive Behavior


    Is Your Child's Anger Normal?


    Trouble with Flexible Thinking

     

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    Image with text 'Breaking the Chains of Addiction' and a broken chain against a cloudy sky.

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