Subscribe to the Free Spirit Blog
Search the blog:
Categories
- Administrators
- Bullying Prevention & Conflict Resolution
- Character Education
- Counselor's Corner
- Early Childhood
- Educational Technology
- Elementary Angle
- Free Spirit News
- Gifted Education
- Learning Disabilities
- Parenting
- Professional Development
- Publishing
- Service Learning & Volunteerism
- Social & Emotional Learning
- Teaching
- Teaching Strategies
- Uncategorized
-
Recent Posts
- 4 Ideas for Practicing Mindfulness with Children
- Achieving Equity in Gifted Education
- The Social and Emotional Way to a Calmer Classroom
- Seeking Personally Relevant SEL Books for Children and Teens
- How Parents Can Help Kids Develop Self-Confidence
- The 5 Books I Want to Give Every Teacher (and one I had to keep for myself!)
- Simple Mindfulness Activities to Help Students Learn
- Using Growth Mindset to Help Students Overcome Perfectionism
Readers’ Favorites
- 10 Ways Teachers Can Create a Positive Learning Environment
- 4 Ideas for Practicing Mindfulness with Children
- 10 Ways to Celebrate National School Counseling Week, Part 1
- If I Could Change Something About Our Schools . . .
- Oh, the Drama! 11 Scenarios to Help Teens Work Through Sticky Social Situations
- 10 Scenarios to Get Kids Talking About Bullying
- 10 Scenarios to Get Kids Talking About Anger
Archives
Tag Archives: anxiety
How to Help Kids Conquer Back-to-School Fears
By Summer Batte, author of Name and Tame Your Anxiety: A Kid’s Guide The start of a new school year can be exciting—and also anxiety-provoking. When we anticipate change, it’s natural to worry. And what may seem like minor problems … Continue reading
Posted in Social & Emotional Learning
Tagged anxiety, back to school, FSP author, kids and fear
1 Comment
How to Help Teens Find Their Passion and Do What They Love
By Rayne Lacko, coauthor of Dream Up Now™: The Teen Journal for Creative Self-Discovery In an uncertain world, being uncertain of yourself can create anxiety. Feeling anxious can mean different things to different teens. It can take the form of … Continue reading
Posted in Social & Emotional Learning
Tagged anxiety, Free Spirit author, teens, teens and stress
Leave a comment
How Educators Can Help Anxious Students
By James J. Crist, Ph.D., author of What to Do When You’re Scared and Worried: A Guide for Kids Feeling anxious is common for kids and teens. Everybody feels nervous at some point or worries about things such as grades, … Continue reading
Anxiety and Goal Setting: 6 Ways to More Successful New Year’s Resolutions
By Summer Batte, author of Name and Tame Your Anxiety: A Kid’s Guide I’m not big on typical New Year’s resolutions. The concept is fundamentally positive—I love the sense of optimism and improvement inherent in the idea—but I find few … Continue reading
5 Ideas for Helping Kids Cope with Anxiety and Enjoy a Meaningful Holiday Season
By Lisa L. Walsh, author of Violet the Snowgirl: A Story of Loss and Healing As we head toward the holiday season, many of us find ourselves managing a high level of unease and anxiety for ourselves and our children. … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting
Tagged anxiety, feelings, Free Spirit author, holiday stress, holidays
Leave a comment