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If you are concerned, reach out to a professional for help. Visit healthybarrington.org for local resources. by Kyle Kick BStrong Together Executive Director Supporting the Anxious Child Foletto de Apoyando Niños Ansiosos What is Anxiety? Anxiety is a feeling of worry, fear or uneasiness. It is often experienced as a combination of thoughts, feelings and

A Parents’ Guide to Healthy, Honest Conversation by Kyle Kick BStrong Together Executive Director Why it Matters Mental health is just as important as physical health— especially during the tween and teen years. Kids at this age face academic pressures, social dynamics, and emotional changes. Talking openly helps: Reduce stigma around mental health. Build trust

Why It Happens & How to Support Your Child by Kyle Kick BStrong Together Executive Director After-School Restraint Collapse handout Foletto de Colapso de la restricción después de la escuela What is After-School Restraint Collapse? Many children (and even teens) hold it together all day at school – managing expectations, rules, learning and social situations

10 Ways for Families to Foster Curiosity By Kyle Kick BStrong Together Executive Director 10 Ways for Families to Foster Curiosity handout Foletto de maneras para que las familias foménten la curiosidad Inspire Wonder. Encourage Questions. Grow Together. Curiosity helps families learn, connect and understand the world. When children grow up in a home that

Building Belonging A Parent’s Guide to Creating Belonging in Your Family and Community by Kyle KickBStrong Together Executive Director Building Belonging handout Foletto de Construyendo Pertenencia Every child needs to feel they belong—to know they are valued, accepted, and loved just as they are. A strong sense of belonging at home and in the community

Helping Tweens & Teens Build Independence by Kyle KickBStrong Together Executive Director Helping Your Tween or Teen Become Independent handout Folleto de Ómo Ayudar a Su Preadolescente o Adolescente a ser Independiente Building toward independence and autonomy is one of the goals of human development. It is a gradual, lifelong process that begins early in

Distinguishing Between Anxiety, ADHD & Learning Disabilities – Which Is It & How Can I Figure It Out? by Rupal Upadhyay, MDPediatrician & BStrong Together Board Member  As a pediatrician, several times a week, I see a patient in the office that has been flagged by the school as having some “concerns,” but with no

Mental Health & Wellness by Kim RapachBStrong Together Former Vice-President of the Board Download and print our Helpful Handout: Talking with Tweens & Teens About Mental Health Cómo hablar con su hijo(a) preadolescente o adolescente sobre la salud mental We’ve often been taught to view mental health as a binary condition: those with mental health

Raising Self-Confident Kids by Kyle KickBStrong Together Executive Director Raising Self-Confident Kids handout Confidence & Self-Esteem Self-esteem is the way that we perceive and feel about ourselves. It plays a central role in our child’s motivation and achievements in school, relationships, and their ability to bounce back from setbacks and build resiliency. It is shaped