The Families Connected Speaker Series event that was scheduled for Adams Middle School tonight will instead be presented in a video broadcast. Watch the video at www.bchd.org/vaping starting at 6:30 p.m. This is not a live presentation, so the video will continue to be available.
Helping Youth Cope with Stressful Events
Many adults are wondering how to discuss this topic in a way that will be reassuring and not make kids more worried than they already may be. Fortunately, there are some great resources to help.
The updated Families Connected Traumatic Events page connects adults with strategies for supportive communications with children, as well as helpful links to credible information sources, including Beach Cities Health District and the Centers for Disease Control, which can help curtail rumors and fake news.
Featured tip from Child Mind Institute:
"Take your cues from your child. Invite your child to tell you anything they may have heard about the coronavirus, and how they feel." LEARN MORE
Families Connected Featured Resources
The Mindful Parenting page connects parents and caregivers with evidence-based practices that will help their children develop resilience, connect with purpose, and find balance in their lives.
For resources curated for teens to help them reduce stress in their daily lives, please visit the Coping with Stress Teen Page. The page includes helpful apps and practices for adults too.
Together with Beach Cities Health District we now provide a centralized location where you can find slide presentations, handouts, and videos from our past Families Connected Speaker Series presenters. This information is for attendees who want to refresh what they learned, as well as for those who were unable to join us.
Dr. Darin Earley and a panel of Mira Costa and Redondo Union students shared insight on how to create a community that embraces everyone. Visit this page to access Dr. Earley's slides, a video, handouts, and related resources.
Visit the event page for Katie Hurley's presentation to find a video, her slide presentation, a link to purchase her books, a parent blog, and related resources on helping our children build healthy relationships.
Yalda T. Uhls, PhD (center) is an award winning child psychological researcher and expert on how media affects children. Her presentation page offers a video, parents' key take-aways, handouts, and a link to purchase her book, Media Moms and Digital Dads from our SBFC recommended reading list at Pages Bookstore.
and, served 45,000 onlinevisitors with youth wellness resources, videos, and blogs.
We thank our 90 Partner Schools, supporters, and education partners for making our work possible. Together we strive to reduce stigma and help our South Bay youth thrive and reach their full potential. South Bay Families Connected is a 501(c)3.
