Guidance

• Here are links to special education apps and websites: https://www.commonsense.org/education/top-picks/best-special-education-apps-and-websites
• Apps to help kids stay focused: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/apps-to-help-kids-stay-focused

• "Helping Kids Process Violence, Trauma, and Race in a World of Nonstop News"  https://www.commonsensemedia.org/events/conversations 
• https://www.colorincolorado.org/article/15-tips-talking-children-about-school-violence
•  https://www.npr.org/2019/04/24/716704917/when-the-news-is-scary-what-to-say-to-kids.
• The importance of gratitude for improved mental health:  https://www.happify.com/hd/benefits-of-being-grateful-that-you-may-not-know-about/
• Gratitude activities: https://www.friendzy.co/friendzy-freebies/gratitude-journal
• Vaping Information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrBv2tDaxWg&feature=youtu.be
• This website has anxiety conversation guides for parents. There are four different guides- for preschool, elementary, middle school, and high school.  https://theparentcue.org/resources/anxiety-conversation-guide/
• If you are experiencing anxiety regarding  issues you are facing, there is help available 24/7 through the Crisis Text Line: https://www.crisistextline.org or text HOME to 741741.
• Free daily meditation session and discussion: :https://www.tenpercent.com/coronavirussanityguide?utm_campaign=cv_response_website_banner&utm_medium=website&utm_source=cv_response
• Apps for stress release and relaxation: RelaxApp, Antistress, Relaxing Sounds
• Apps for Meditation: Headspace, Breathe+, Breathe, Aura, Calm, Smiling Mind

Below are links to articles, websites, and other resources.