Wiss Well-being

• Pacer’s National Bullying Prevention Center
   

• Olweus Bullying Prevention Program

Visit our Culturally Responsive Resource Page 

Laurel House: If you are concerned about your own relationship or are worried about a friend, call Laurel House's 24/7 hotline at 1-800-642-3150. Follow @LaurelHousePa on Instagram and Facebook.

Love is Respect: Resources and confidential support for teens, young adults, and their loved ones seeking help, resources, or information related to healthy relationships and dating abuse in the US. Text “LOVEIS” to 22522, call (866.331.9474), or live chat online.

• What is Empathy?
• How Children Develop Empathy 
• Developing Empathy in Relationships 
• Raising Kids who Care About Others 

Visit our Sleep Health Webpage

Learn More about Wake Up and Learn Partnership 

• Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event
   

• Anti-Defamation League: Discussing Hate and Violence with Children
   

• Center for Racial Justice Education: Resources for Talking about Race, Racism and Racialized Violence with Kids
   

• Child Guidance Resource Centers: Thoughts and Tips on How to Engage with Your Children on Race and Violence. (video)
   

• Child Guidance Resource Centers: Thoughts and Tips on How to Engage with Your Children on Race and Violence. (blog)
   

• Managing Strong Emotional Reactions to Traumatic Events: Tips for Families and Teachers

• Guidance for Ensuring Student Well-Being in the Context of the Chauvin Trial (nasponline.org)
   

• National Parent Teacher Association: Discussing Difficult Topics with Your Children
   

• Discussing Difficult Situations with your Children: National Child Traumatic Stress Network
   

• Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Families and Educators (Also available in Spanish): National Association of School Psychologists
   
• Trauma - Brief Facts and Tips in Spanish
   
• Talking to Children About War: National Child Traumatic Stress Network
   
• UNICEF: How to talk to your children about conflict and war

view mental health & social emotional supports k-12

A Teenager's Nutritional Needs - Healthychildren.org

Healthy Eating for a Healthy Weight (CDC)

Healthy Eating for Kids: USDA

Healthy Eating: Nemours Children's Health

Area Walking Trails:
Ambler
Lower Gwynedd
Whitpain 

Anxiety Relievers - Grounding Exercises

Family Walking

Greater Good Science Center - University of California, Berkeley

Kobe Bryant - The Power of Sleep & Meditation 

PA Department of Education Social and Emotional Wellness

• 11 best parental control and monitoring screen time apps 
• Cell phone usage contract 
• 5 Questions to Ask Your Teen About their Social Media Use, and How to Listen
• Cyberbullying (For Adults) - Nemours
• Teaching Kids to be Smart about Social Media - Nemours
• Common Sense Media: Digital Media Safety
• Net Smartz Kids: Cyber Tip Line
• Internet Safety for Kids
• The Definitive Guide to Parental Control -Antivirus Guide
• The Ultimate Social Media Safety Guide for Kids- -Antivirus Guide
• Apple Families

• Apple Guided Access

• Google Families

• YouTube Kids

•  YouTube Restricted Mode

• Google Safe Search

• Smart Social

• Verizon Parent Controls

• Xfinity Parent Controls

• Alcohol Help: Underage Drinking
• Addiction Group
• Be a Part of the Conversation
• Defining Wellness Centers: Find Treatment Help for Your Son or Daughter 
• Drug and Alcohol Detox Providers Near Ambler
• Free by the Sea Addiction Resources
• Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre: Resources are available on this website for youth and teens about substance use, including in-depth information on various substances and concurrent disorders, as well as steps to seek help. http://keltymentalhealth.ca/substance-use
• Partnership for Drug-Free Kids: This website works to reduce substance abuse among adolescents by supporting families and engaging with teens. http://www.drugfree.org/
• MontCo Student Assistance Program
• NIDA for Teens: resources including easy-to-read guides about various drugs, videos, blog posts, and drug facts. http://teens.drugabuse.gov/
• Office of Drug & Alcohol | Montgomery County
• Truth Campaign: This campaign provides information and uses videos and social media to engage youth in taking action against tobacco and tobacco companies. http://www.thetruth.com/
• Rehab After Work/Rehab After School: drug and alcohol counseling and programs

• Alcohol Anonymous: The AA website can help young people find AA meetings near them and has brochures directed at young people. 
• Narcotics Anonymous: The NA website can help young people find NA meetings near them and has resources including brochures for young addicts. 

• Mesothelioma Hope: Talking to Children about Cancer 

• Smart Recovery for Teens: a leading self-empowering addiction recovery support group. The website provides resources for teens and youth support programs, meeting locations, and an online community.

WSD was pleased to provide a virtual parent workshop series in partnership with two local mental health agencies, Aldersgate Youth Service Bureau (AYSB) and Regna Services, in March 2022. Recorded workshops are linked below.

Warning Signs of Mental Health & Depression in Children: 

Building Self-Esteem in Children: 
Resources: Self Esteem Activity
Strengths and Wannabes

Adolescent Mental Health & Substance Abuse: Helping Your Teen During COVID & Beyond