It is common that students and even families experience times where they need to seek expert help in dealing with a situation, event, diagnosis, or just complications in life. PCA’s guidance counselors have compiled these resources to assist you in learning more about a situation you’re experiencing individually or within your family.

Fentanyl Resources
Fentanyl Awareness
Fentanyl – Opioid Basics
Schools Warn Students about ‘Rainbow’ Fentanyl

General Parenting Resources
What is Helicopter Parenting
Discipline is Worth the Effort

Schools and Grade Transitions
Kids’ Biggest Middle School Fears
TheK5: Terrific Videos for Busy Parents with Kids in Grades K-5

School Stress
Teenagers and Back-to-School Stress
Social Causes of School Anxiety
School Stress Management: Tips and Strategies for Students of All Ages

Testing Anxiety and Strategies
How to Develop a Resilient Mindset
Test Taking Anxiety

Substance Abuse
Why You Should Talk With Your Child About Alcohol and Other Drugs
Teen Overdose Deaths Have Soared, Even Though Drug Use Hasn’t
Talking to Your Child About Drugs
Eight Tips for Talking to Kids About Drugs
How to Talk to Your Child About Drugs and Alcohol

Cyberbullying & Bullying
Stop Bullying on the Spot
Cyberbulling Defined
Cyberbulling – The Issue
11 Facts About Cyberbulling

Death, Dying and Tragedies
Be Honest And Concrete: Tips For Talking To Kids About Death
Talking To Children About Death
When a Loved One Dies: How to Help Your Child
How to Talk to Kids About Death

Becoming a Teen
Body Changes and Self-Care
Q&A: Talking with Your Pre-Teen About Puberty and Sexuality

Dyslexia
Test for Dyslexia – 37 Common Traits
Bright Solutions for Dyslexia

Self-Harm
Self-harm and Teenagers
How to Parent a Teen That Self Harms
A Pediatrician’s Guide to Non-Suicidal Self-Harm in Teenagers

For more counseling resources or to speak to someone about any of these topics, contact Lisa Reid, Lower School Guidance Counselor.

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