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The Snapshot is a monthly newsletter for parents and caregivers focused on topics that support positive mental health.
The content provided in the Snapshots is for information purposes only. The Snapshots include information that is general in nature and does not address the many individual child rearing challenges parents and caregivers may experience. Therefore it is the readers’ responsibility to determine the suitability of the information for their specific needs.
Wait Until 8th – Let Kids Be Kids a Little Longer
March 2023 ~ Smartphones are quickly changing childhood for children. Playing outdoors, spending time with friends, reading books and hanging out with family is happening less to make room for... Read more
Oh Good, The Kids are Fighting Again
February 2023 ~ Sibling rivalry is the jealousy and competition that results in fighting between children in a family. It is a concern for almost all parents of two or... Read more
Anxiety in Children: Turning it Around
January 2023 ~ Fear and anxiety is a normal part of growing up. It is a sign that your child is starting to understand the world and the way it... Read more
Building Prevention Skills in Children
December 2022 ~ Substance use is a part of everyday life. Sometimes we forget that headache pills, nicotine and caffeine are categorized as drugs. Children learn about drugs in school,... Read more
The Power of Sleep
November 2022~ You signed your child up for soccer to keep them active, made time for long bedtime reading sessions, and filled afternoons with playdates. But did you know that... Read more
Helping Your Child Set Healthy Boundaries
October 2022 ~ For most parents setting boundaries for young kids’ behavior is second nature: No hitting. Don’t interrupt. We don’t grab toys out of other kids’ hands.
But as they... Read more
Recap
September 2022 ~ Since 2018 we have worked diligently to offer parents and caregivers a quality newsletter focused on topics that support positive mental health.
When it comes to promoting good... Read more
Elementary Snapshots Sept 2021- June 2022
September 2021 ~ Resilience, Connection and Skills For A Successful September Transition
October 2021 ~ Helping Children Develop Decision Making Skills
November 2021~ How to Talk So Kids Will Listen...
December 2021~ Helping... Read more
Elementary Snapshots Sept 2020 – June 2021
September 2020 ~ Welcome Back!
October 2020 ~ Hold on to Your Kids
November 2020 ~ Social Emotional Skills
December 2020 ~ Self Regulation
January 2021 ~ Science of Kindness
February 2021 ~ Screen Time
March... Read more