Parent Blog

This week: An article on self-compassion vs self-esteem, an information session re parent involvement in student counselling and printables on well being and thinking errors. This is a very interesting article on self-compassion vs self-esteem, important to understand especially for teens who tend to compare themselves to others in a negative way Why We Should Stop Chasing Self-Esteem and Start Developing Self-Compassion: https://self-compassion.org/why-we-should-stop-chasing-self-esteem-and-start-developing-self-compassion/ Free session on parent involvement in student counselling Nov. 26th at Western Canada High School (click on link): Parent involvement in student counselling Here are some printable documents on thinking errors and well being, particularly relevant for the anxious mind: Positive Steps to Well being Unhelpful Thinking Habits with Alternatives Unhelpful Thinking Styles

This week: the Benefits of ADHD, Growth Mindset and Study Skills The Benefits of ADHD https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/benefits-of-adhd#1 Growth Mindset for Kids and Teenagers – many good resources and activities – Some free resources and printable. https://biglifejournal.com/blogs/blog Study Skills for Students https://www.educationcorner.com/study-skills.html

Hello everyone, The focus of this weekly blog is to share resources (links and documents) that might be useful/relevant to parents. The main goal being student support in general, from studying tips to emotional wellness. I hope this will be useful to you! Documents this week: reading strategies (click on the links) Reading Strategies Rubric Reading Strategies Bookmarks Reading Strategies Visual Website links this week: Tips for Talking to Your Teen https://psychcentral.com/blog/tips-for-talking-to-your-teen/ How to Stop Negative thoughts (Anxiety) https://heartmindonline.org/resources/how-to-stop-negative-thoughts Anxiety Canada; great resource in general and free app designed with teenagers in mind ( Mindshift) https://anxietycanada.com/