Practical School Mental Health Tips and Tools
Designed with K-12 educators and school staff in mind, our blog distills the most current mental health research into simple, ready-to-use strategies. From expert advice to practical tools, we help you navigate the complex world of student mental health with confidence and clarity.
Supporting Mental Health in Children with Autism
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
In this blog, educators will learn to create an understanding and supportive classroom environment by considering the various supports needed by students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
What to Do When Students Have Experienced Trauma
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Research shows that 2 out of 3 children have experienced at least one traumatic event by the age of 16. In this blog, educators will learn to understand and best support students who have experienced trauma.
Mindfulness in the Classroom: Tips & Tricks for Teachers
Monday, February 27, 2023
Educators, learn what mindfulness is, the benefits that come with it, ways to practice it and how to easily implement it into your classroom in this blog.
How to Foster Creativity and Mental Wellness in the Classroom
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Children and adolescents with ADHD may struggle with academic work. By providing creative activities in the classroom, educators have opportunity to connect and understand students in a new way.
Managing Winter Break Transitions: Promoting Wellness for Self and Students
Monday, December 5, 2022
Breaks from school can be hard for students who view school as safer, more predictable places than their homes. Dive into 5 strategies to help your students ease into the long break while still prioritizing your own educator wellness.
Please Release the Hamster: 8 Tips for Changing Your Routine
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
How can you find these precious moments for self-care? In this blog, discover 8 ways to break your normal routine and give yourself love.
Belonging Begins with You: How to Build Strong Student-Teacher Relationships
Monday, October 3, 2022
When students feel welcomed, safe, and comfortable, they are more likely to succeed academically. In this blog, Dr. Allison Bruhn highlights ways educators can make students feel like they belong.
Caring for Myself While Caring for Others: Back to School Edition
Monday, September 5, 2022
Caring for others is deeply important - but so is caring for ourselves. In this blog, discover 5 practical tips to assist you in balancing working, living and caring for others and yourself in our current world.
Why Every K-12 Administrator Should Attend the Iowa BEST Summit
Friday, September 2, 2022
We know that time and resources are in short supply. In this blog, discover 5 reasons every school, district, and AEA administrator should attend the upcoming Summit - and why it'll be worth your time.
5 Wellness Tips to Help Educators Transition Back to School
Monday, August 1, 2022
For teachers, the back-to-school season is particularly poignant. In this blog, dive into 5 “back-to-school” wellness tips to assist educators in mindfully shifting their focus back to the academic year.
Great Educators are Active Listeners: How to Make Your Students Feel Heard
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
What if you could make your students feel deeply heard after each conversation? In this blog, learn 3 micro skills to help you become a great educator through active listening.
How to Actually Recharge This Summer
Monday, June 6, 2022
As PreK-12 educators especially know, summer presents an urgent invitation to recharge your emotional, physical, occupational, and social batteries. In this blog, learn how to actually recharge and prioritize wellness this summer.