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Resources
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Click Above for the William James Parent Resource Hub
 ADHD
  • 12 Rules of Parenting a Child with ADHD

Grief & Loss
  • Grief and Children
  • Coalition to Support Grieving Students
  • Supporting Grieving Kids
  • Telling a Child About a Loss
  • Making Space for Grief

​Divorce & Family Stress
  • 11 Rules for Helping Your Child Deal With Divorce

Homework Stress
  • How Parents Can Create a Nightly Homework Ritual for Reluctant Children
  • Sample Homework Contract for Older Students
  • Sample Homework Contract for Younger Students 

Screen & Social Media Addiction
  • Why Wait Until 8th 
  • How to Say "No" Effectively to Screen Time 
  • How to Manage Screen Time on Your Child's Apple Device
  • What Happens When Teens Try To Disconnect From Tech For Three Days
  • Social Media Contract for Kids
  • A Parent's Guide to Snapchat
  • How to Restrict Screen Time Inside and Outside Your Home
  • 5 Uncomfortable Facts About Instagram Every Parent Should Know
  • How Parents Can Help Kids Navigate the Pressures of Their Digital Lives
  • Why Social Media is Not Smart for Middle School Kids

Bullying & Peer Conflict

  • Middle School Misfortunes Then and Now, One Teacher's Take
  • 5 Do's and Don'ts of Helping Kids Handle Bullying 

Cutting & Self Injury
  • The Cutting Edge: Non-Suicidal Self-Injury in Adolescence

​Executive Functioning
  • Understanding Executive Functioning in Children
  • A Guide to Executive Functioning 
  • Executive Function & Self-Regulation

Gender Identity & Sexuality
  • Let's Be Honest Parent Education Workshops 
  • Understanding Gender
  • Gingerbread Person V2.0
  • Understanding Queerness for Parents 

Anxiety
  • ​10 Reasons Teens Have So Much Anxiety Today 
  • How to Handle Anxiety-Fueled Refusals To Go To School  
  • How to Help a Child Struggling with Anxiety 

Depression
  • 5 Ways Parents Can Help Prevent Teen Depression 

Behavior Disorders
  • Managing Problem Behavior at Home

Trauma Affected Children
  • The Impact of Trauma on Children's Mental Health 
  • How Trauma Affects Kids in School 
  • Helping Traumatized Children Learn

Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Helping Your Child With Autism Thrive
  • How to Create a Backyard Sanctuary for Kids With Disabilities 

Eating Disorders 
  • 8 Signs of Eating Disorders in Children 

Suicide 
  • Teen Suicide is on the Increase and the Question is Why?
  • 13 Reasons Why We Need to Talk About Suicide 

Mental Health
  • MGH Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds


​Tools for Parents to Use at Home
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5 Things I Like About Myself
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Cell Phone Contract
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Coping Skills
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Feelings
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How Big is My Problem
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Mood Meter
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Solving Problems Sheet
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Unthinkables
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Wishes
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Thinking Errors
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Five Point Scale
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How I Feel
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Overcoming Perfectionism
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Tell Me What To Do Instead
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What Pushes Your Buttons
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WOOP
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Fixing Broken Rules
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Makes Me Feel
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Problem Solving Cycle
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Thinkables
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When Things Don't Go Your Way
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Zones of Regulation
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Wifi Blocker App for Home Use: Click for More Information
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Wifi Router Management for Home: Click for More Information
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Token Timer for Home Wifi: Click for More Information
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Smart Phone Watch for Kids: Click for More Information
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Screen Free Kids Smart Phone: Click for More Information
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