Elementary school psychologist Alexandra Plourd shares her favorite five-finger breathing break.
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Elementary school psychologist Alexandra Plourd shares four changes from the best-selling book “The Anxious Generation” that parents are encouraged to make to support their children’s mental wellness.
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Alexandra shares some of her favorite podcast episodes supporting parents of children navigating anxiety and other mental wellness topics.
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Meet elementary educator Alexandra Plourd, a treasured Our Happy Place partner who has collaborated with us to create a set of mindfulness exercises for parents, educators and children.
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Mindfulness and deep breathing are proven strategies to decrease feelings of anxiety. Both are simple and effective tools that are available to anyone, at any time.
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In collaboration with school psychologist Alexandra Plourd, Our Happy Place is excited to launch a series of new downloadable “cards” that feature simple mindfulness exercises that children can explore in just a few minutes.
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Despite the challenges that 2021 presented, Our Happy Place was simply thrilled to announce its first grant in the spring of 2021 to Bristol Public Schools to support the creation of a new emotional wellness center.
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Our Happy Place founder, Stacey Tank, recently interviewed Khan Academy founder, Sal Khan, as part of a MOONSHOT conference dedicated to the future of education.
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Newswire: Our Happy Place Announces Social and Emotional Wellness Grant to Bristol Connecticut Public Schools.
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SingleCare reached out to us to share one of their new medically-reviewed articles about children and mental health.
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The New York-based non-profit the Child Mind Institute has done an incredible job supporting millions of parents, caregivers and educators throughout the pandemic.
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Back to school feels pretty different this year with COVID cases ebbing and flowing like waves. Kids and caregivers are facing new challenges and it’s easy for emotions to run high.
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Dr. Moreau, former Section 504 officer for Bristol Public Schools in Connecticut, demystifies 504 plans.
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Learn more about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) and the 1973 Rehabilitation Act.
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Dr. Moreau dives into the topic of pleasing others.
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Dr. Moreau dives into the topic of sibling rivalry.
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Looking for a helpful book or two that you can leverage with your child to build coping skills? Check out these five favorites for elementary and middle school aged children.
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Dr. Moreau dives into the topic of over-scheduling.
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If you’re seeking mental health support for your child, the following organizations may be helpful.
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