The Snapshot is a monthly newsletter focusing on topics connected to mental health & social emotional learning. The goal is to create a shared learning opportunity for schools and families.
Elementary Snapshots
Parenting in the Digital Age
January 2022 ~ Children today are going online at younger ages – which means that parents are getting involved in their digital lives much sooner than they used to. Although... Read more
Helping Your Child Build Friendship Skills
December 2021~ The benefits of friendship for children are similar to the benefits of having friends as adults, they contribute to our overall quality of life. Building friendships depends on a... Read more
A summary of How to talk so kids will listen…
November 2021~ Talking with your child is a daily event. But as busy parents it is often easier to keep the conversation with our children light. There’s a place for... Read more
Helping Children Develop Decision Making Skills
October 2021 ~ From a toddler choosing what toy to play with to a high school student selecting a career path, children of all ages make decisions on a daily... Read more
Preparing for School
September 2021 ~The transition back to school will be a big change as schools move to larger cohorts and more routine, in addition to once again facing a September of... Read more
Hello Summer!
June 2021~ The school year is almost over. Take a breath, close your eyes and relax. You did it! You got through this challenging year and you and your family... Read more
Guiding Your Children Through School Transitions
May 2021 ~ The end of the school year can be an exciting and nervous time for students, especially for those who will be making a major transition into elementary... Read more
Helping Children Cope with Grief
April 2021 ~ Children will experience many different losses as they grow up. A friend moves away. A pet dies. A relationship ends and divorce changes the family. Since the... Read more
Children and Anxiety
March 2021 ~ Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns for children and adults, affecting upwards of 20% of children and adolescents over their lifespan. Anxious youth... Read more
Screen Time
February 2021 ~ The advances in technology mean today's parents are the first generation who have to figure out how to limit screen time for children. With screens virtually everywhere,... Read more
Top 5 Early Learning and Elementary Snapshots of 2020
Helping Children Manage Emotions
Helping Children Navigate Worry and Fear
Play and Laughter as Wellness Tools
Fostering Positive Family Relationships
Resilience in Uncertain Times
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The Science of Kindness
January 2021 ~ The good news is that kindness is learned; and just like any other behavior, it can be taught through repetition. The most dominant way children learn new... Read more
Helping Your Child Manage Emotions
December 2020 ~ Kids experience complex feelings just like adults. They get frustrated, excited, sad, jealous, worried and angry. However, young kids usually don’t have the maturity or skills to... Read more
Fostering Social and Emotional Skills at Home
November 2020 ~Social-emotional skills are the strategies one has for managing strong emotions, navigating relationships, working effectively with others, solving difficult problems, and making responsible decisions. When these skills are... Read more
Hold On to Your Kids
October 2020 ~ COVID19 has permeated every part of our lives and for many made parenting even more complicated. It has also had the potential to impact the secure attachment... Read more
Welcome Back!
September 2020
This summer provided a brief period to catch our breath, and as we enter September return-to-school plans across BC are in motion. All School Districts and schools have been... Read more
Student Health and Safety
November 2019 ~ Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction. It can be life-threatening. Food is the most common cause of anaphylaxis, but insect stings, medicine, latex, or exercise can also cause... Read more
Social Emotional Learning
February 2019 ~ People are paying more attention to the importance of social emotional learning (SEL) and realizing that these skills matter. The goal of teaching social and emotional skills... Read more