Previous Parent Coaching Newsletters
March 2024 Newsletter
Discover the secrets to Family Happiness! In March’s Family Mental Health Newsletter (English/Spanish), we delve into the profound insights from the Harvard Happiness Study and how they can transform your family's well-being. Learn how to nurture strong bonds, manage stress, and create a positive environment where happiness thrives. From teaching your kids the power of positivity to embracing change and resilience. Keep your family smiling by fostering happiness at home!
As always, check out the ParentGuidance.org resources where you can access free courses led by licensed therapists on more than 50 topics. Check out the course titled, Everyday Happiness. To access the course, simply navigate to ParentGuidance.org and click On-Demand Courses.
February 2024 Newsletter
Unlock the power of emotional regulation in February's Mental Health Newsletter (English/Spanish). Emotional regulation is the key to building resilient, well-adjusted children. In today's fast-paced world, it's crucial for parents to be in the know about nurturing emotional intelligence. This newsletter is your guide to understanding the importance of emotional regulation and how it shapes your child's future success and well-being. Join our community of proactive parents and equip yourself with invaluable insights and strategies. Start your journey towards fostering emotional intelligence in your child.
Join us and start by reading this month's newsletter. As always, check out the ParentGuidance.org resources where you can access free courses led by licensed therapists on more than 50 topics. Check out the course titled, Parenting with Purpose. To access the course, simply navigate to ParentGuidance.org and click On-Demand Courses.
January 2024 Newsletter
Stay Informed and protect your kids. If you don’t know the first thing about vaping, this is for you! As vaping continues to impact the lives of today's youth, staying informed is more critical than ever. In the January Newsletter: Clear Lungs, Bright Futures(English/Spanish), we highlight the latest insights, trends, and essential information about vaping. Discover why it's crucial for parents to be in the know about this pressing issue and how you can safeguard your children's health. Knowledge is your best defense.
Join us and start by reading this month's newsletter. As always, check out the ParentGuidance.org resources where you can access free courses led by licensed therapists on more than 50 topics. Check out the course titled, "Parenting with Purpose." To access the course, simply navigate to ParentGuidance.org and click "On-Demand Courses."
December 2023 Newsletter
Parents, we know the holiday season can bring on additional stress. Parent Coaching is a FREE resource that provides parents and caregivers the opportunity to meet with a Parent Coach to guide you through whatever issues you or your child are dealing with. Click here to register for support from a coach: https://cookcenter.info/coachi...
Financial stress can significantly impact mental health, and as a parent, you play a crucial role in helping your child navigate these challenges. Understand the profound link between financial stress and mental well-being. Gain insights into strategies that can equip your child with the resilience to face financial challenges head-on. Learn how to foster a healthy financial mindset in your child, setting them on a path to a brighter future.
As always, check out the ParentGuidance.org resources where you can access free courses led by licensed therapists on more than 50 topics. To access the course, simply navigate to ParentGuidance.org and click courses.
November Newsletter (English) (click here to download)
November Newsletter (Spanish) (click here to download)
October - Friendship Skills: Teaching Your Child How to Make and Maintain Healthy Friendships
Pave the way for your child’s social success. Friendships are the cornerstone of your child's social development, and as a parent, you can empower them with the tools for success. The October Mental Health Newsletter (English) (Spanish) is a trusted resource for understanding why teaching your child how to make and maintain healthy friendships is vital. Join our community of informed parents and equip your child with the skills they need for a lifetime of enriching relationships.
As always, check out the ParentGuidance.org resources where you can access free courses led by licensed therapists on more than 50 topics. To access the course, simply navigate to ParentGuidance.org and click on-demand courses.
September - Equipping Your Child: Navigating Peer Pressure and Cultivating Healthy Choices
School is back in session and new routines are being established. Now that your child has been equipped with new school clothes and supplies, learn steps parents can take to equip your child to navigate peer pressure. The September Mental Health Newsletter (English), (Spanish) talks about the power parental influences have on your child as you set clear expectations, encourage education and healthy friendships, and become a role model to your child.
If you are looking for more information on how you can support your child’s mental health, check out ParentGuidance.org resources where you can access free courses led by licensed therapists on more than 50 topics. Also, check out the course titled, Guiding Your Child through Difficult Times, by Dr. Kevin Skinner.
July - Empowering Your Child with Vital Safety Skills
Summer is in full swing, and many children have a little more time on their hands now they are not in school. Their time may be spent outside or online. We wanted to take the time to remind you of the dangers around us all and how you can educate your children to keep them safe. The July Mental Health Newsletter addresses the importance of safety, especially teaching your child about “stranger danger,” online safely, and making emergency preparedness plans. Please take a minute to review and implement some basic guidelines that will help keep your family safe as they enjoy the warm summer months.
Also, check out over 50 therapist-led courses on ParentGuidance.org where you can learn more about the mental health needs of your child and yourself.
May – Spring into Action Newsletter
As we welcome the fresh start of spring, take the time to evaluate the goals you set in the new year. Setting and achieving goals can help children develop a sense of purpose and direction. The May Mental Health Newsletter will guide you through the basics of goal setting with your child. It demonstrates the importance of teaching your child to set goals, the importance of periodically assessing those goals, and adjusting to set ourselves and our children up for success.
Also, check out over 50 therapist-led courses at ParentGuidance.org where you can learn more about the mental health needs of your child and yourself.
April - How Digital Media is Changing Our Children’s Mental Health
Happy Spring!
Everybody has one - everybody needs one… but what are smartphones and the hours we spend on social media doing to our mental health - what about your child's mental health? The April Mental Health Newsletter addresses the harms of social media including cyberbullying, social comparisons, addiction, and more. Explore this resource to learn how parents can help their children with their social media usage and potentially boost their mood and lower levels of anxiety and depression.
Also, check out a course on ParentGuidance.org led by licensed therapist, Dr. Kevin Skinner, on How Digital Media is Changing Our Children’s Mental Health.
March - Body Love & Rewriting Self-Beliefs
The days are getting longer and the sun is starting to shine. What a great time to get moving once again and focus on creating a more positive body image, which helps improve one’s self-esteem. Body image is not what you see in the mirror, but how you see yourself in your mind. A recent study found that people who are constantly preoccupied with their weight or have other forms of body dysmorphia will display higher levels of depression and anxiety symptoms. The March Mental Health Newsletter explains the importance of creating a positive body image and how parents can help strengthen their child’s body image, which starts with being a positive role model to your children.
Check out the ParentGuidance.org resources where you can access free courses led by licensed therapists on more than 50 topics. This month we are highlighting “Body Love” and “Rewriting Self-Beliefs.”
February - How to Develop Self-Compassion
Starting a new year is always a time of reflection and creating new goals. As you consider your new year resolutions, keep in mind your mental health and the importance of maintaining balance in your life. Balancing busy family schedules, never-ending household duties, work life, and your personal life can be challenging. Time is something we cannot change, but what we choose to do with our time is up to us. The January Mental Health Newsletter shares ideas on how to create and maintain balance in your life as you remind yourself of the importance of prioritizing, scheduling, and saying NO to create healthy boundaries. Focus on your mental health this year! January is a great time to start implementing changes that will create a healthy and happy year for you and your family.
December - Coping with Holiday Grief
The holidays are approaching and with that comes holiday stress, especially for those who are grieving the “year of firsts.” The December Mental Health Newsletter focuses on coping with holiday grief if you are experiencing the holidays for the first time since losing a loved one, moving to a new location, or facing new challenges from this past year. If you are grieving, your child is probably grieving as well. Learn how to help your child with grief and loss during the holidays, learn how practicing mindfulness can be used as a coping strategy or learn 6 steps to manage holiday stress with children. We wish you peace and happiness as you spend time with those you love this holiday season.
November - Body Image and Well-being
Fall is in the air and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Have you ever considered giving thanks for your body and everything it does for you? The November Mental Health Newsletter focuses on body image and mental well-being. Learn how parents can shape body image in their child’s mind, including: 10 steps to positive body image, modeling health attitudes for young people and how to recognize negative body image signs. Become more consciously aware of the language you use when talking about your body and the impact it may be having on your child’s well-being.