The Oklahoma Prevention Needs Assessment (OPNA) survey reports that most youth do not have a parent or guardian who has talked to them in the last year about alcohol. We can be the change on this one, PTA parents! Talk to your child about the MANY ways alcohol harms the teen brain. This post is…
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Lots of little talks are more effective than one “big talk.” Need help getting started? Here is a great resource! https://www.samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you/parent-resources/small-conversations This post is in partnership with the youth leadership coalition, Monster Soup Society, http://www.monstersoupsociety.com
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We know that working families are experiencing some challenging times right now and we hope that our posts may become useful to families who are trying to plan for the school year. But the big question is: how can we make working from home and virtual school work? We understand that many working families are…
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By now, your school district may have put out different learning options for students as they plan for students to return to school. Most school districts are providing their families with an online option where students will receive instructions virtually from home. With this option, it is critical for parents/caregivers and teachers to remind their…
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Panic disorder is actually a very common among various age groups. Anyone who is living with panic disorder may experience unexpected, recurrent periods with symptoms of dizziness, shortness of breath, racing heartbeat, and intense fearfulness. These repeated occurrences are called panic attacks and it is important to understand the causes of panic attacks and what…
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We hope poetry week inspired you and your kids to create your own poems! Not a poet? No problem! We will show you how to make a poem collage from words cut out of magazines or newspapers to create that inspire you and connects to your story. You’ll need to gather any old magazines and…
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Here is another fun poem by Shel Silverstien, which expresses the importance of practicing effective communication and sending clear messages to others! Everything On It I asked for a hot dog With everything on it, And that was my big mistake, ‘Cause it came with a parrot, A bee in a bonnet, A wristwatch, a…
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This summer, we are inviting you and your family to join us in the 30 Days of Gratitude Challenge! In this challenge, children are motivated to complete a gratitude task everyday for 30 days. Not only does it teaches them the various ways of practicing gratitude, it also teaches them how to reflect on the…
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The PTA’s motto is “Every Child, One Voice”. It means we speak and act in unity for the betterment of all children. If your child experiences racial privilege, you may be wondering how to go about acting in unity for the needs of minority children? One of the most important things a parent can do…
Read MoreEveryone gets embarrassed, but children especially can have a hard time putting embarrassment into perspective. Here are two great tips for helping your child process embarrassment: Take your child’s feelings seriously, but don’t overreact. Telling your child that their experience is no big deal, might be interpreted as equivalent to saying that their feelings are…
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