Coping With Election Anxiety
If you are feeling anxious about the upcoming Presidential election, you are not alone. A new Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Research poll found about 7 in 10 Americans are… Read More
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MCPS Hosts ‘Your Story Matters’ Mental Health Forum Tuesday
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will host a mental health forum Tuesday for students and their families at Seneca Valley High School. The event will take place from 6:15- 8:30… Read More
PTSA Meeting Will Discuss How to Help Kids Succeed Post-COVID
Winston Churchill High School is hosting a virtual Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. featuring a discussion on “helping kids succeed post-COVID.” The guest lecturer for… Read More
Students Speaking Up! Enables Teens to Share Anxieties, Concerns
Two Montgomery County Public School students wanted to let other students know that they were not alone in dealing with the isolation and anxieties that arose during the pandemic. Rather… Read More
Blog: Get Moving: Simple Ways to Increase Movement and Physical Activity During the Day
Most people would agree that as long as one is healthy enough to do so, getting movement in throughout the day, as well as rigorous physical activity, has many health… Read More
Blog: Not All Child and Teen Pandemic Related Mental Health Issues Look Alike
For many parents, besides their own worries in general and those related to how the pandemic is impacting them, often there is a concern for how it impacts their children… Read More
Blog: How to Enjoy the Holiday Season During the Covid-19 Pandemic
With the holiday season in full swing during the continued Covid-19 pandemic, it can be a challenging time for both children and adults. Here are some tips for making the… Read More
Blog: It’s Never too Early to Help Your Child Be More Independent With Keeping Track of Their Own Homework Assignments
With so many kids participating in distance learning, the question of at what age do you start giving your child some autonomy in keeping track of their assignments may be… Read More
Blog: How to Evaluate if Your Child or Teen is Struggling with School or Virtual Learning
For those of you who have had your child or teen at home during distance learning, you may have had the opportunity to observe them in school in a way… Read More
Council Invites Residents To Participate In Discussion On Impact of COVID-19 and Mental Health
The Montgomery County Council announced in a July 16 press release that all County residents are invited to take part in a virtual conversation: The Impact of COVID-19 On Mental… Read More
Blog: Making Weekend to Work Week Transitions Easier
Getting started with the work week on Monday mornings (or when the work week starts for you) can be tough and working from home can make it even more difficult.… Read More
Blog: The Quarantine Sandwich Model for Productivity
The continued quarantine can be tough as it may seem like it is dragging on forever. If you feel like your morale is decreasing, consider these three strategies that is… Read More