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Parent Resource Center – Back to School Resources

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The Parent Resource Center is looking forward to a great year ahead. As families prepare for the Back to School season, here are some resources we hope will be of help. Enjoy the last few weeks of summer.

Parents and Caregivers Back to School Resources – NAMI Northern Virginia
These NAMI-created resources are for parents and caregivers, and are designed to help create a safe space for adults to talk about mental health and develop mental wellness habits with their children. These resources for parents and guardians are available to help you foster healthy habits for your children.

  • 10 Question Tuesday: Weekly Check-In – 10 questions to talk with your child about ways to support their mental health. Learn how they like to de-stress, stay connected to their growing hobbies and interests, and understand what makes them anxious with this resource.
  • The Three C’s for Parents and Guardians: This resource helps you and your child feel supported as you talk about mental health and wellness, identify support, and connect at home. Use the Three C’s to get curious, get concrete, and stay compassionate.
  • Suicide Warning Signs: Over the last decade, teens have indicated increased feelings of suicidality. It’s important for parents to know the warning signs, learn how to ask the question, and how to navigate a mental health crisis.
  • Bullying Warning Signs: Parents and caregivers need to pay close attention to their child’s behavior if they believe they’re involved in bullying. Use this resource to learn the warning signs and get tips about starting a conversation with children about bullying.
  • The Three C’s for Parents and Guardians: This resource helps you and your child feel supported as you talk about mental health and wellness, identify support, and connect at home. Use the Three C’s to get curious, get concrete, and stay compassionate.
  • A Week of Wellness: The activities in this resource can help you connect with your child every day. Use these ideas to build wellness time into a daily routine and build on meaningful conversations.

Understood.org

Autism Speaks: Back to School: 17 Tips to Help Autistic Kids

Children’s National: Helping your child with autism prepare to go back to school

Child Mind Institute: Back to School Tips for Parents

Edutopia offers information on easing transition jitters, managing kids’ tech use, getting involved in school, and more.

PACER Center

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You are invited to join us for our Back to School Webinar with Ann Dolin. Learn more on our Events page and use this link to register now for this free, virtual Zoom webinar.

Don’t miss this opportunity to equip your children with the tools they need to thrive in the new school year.