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Teachers’ Mental Health: 8 Ways Principals Can Help
By Andrew Hawk When I was completing my undergraduate work, the number of teachers who would leave the teaching field within the first five years was widely discussed by professors and students. When people approach me for advice about entering … Continue reading
Teen Addictions Are Increasing During the Pandemic—And How Adults Can Help
By James J. Crist, Ph.D., author of What’s the Big Deal About Addictions? The effects of the pandemic have been steadily increasing since the start in March 2020. Most schools have resorted to online learning. Students and teachers alike find … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting
Tagged anxiety, coronavirus, COVID-19, depression, Free Spirit author, learn from home, mental health, screen time, stress, substance abuse, teens
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Top 20 Posts of 2020
As we reflect on the past year, we want to give a shout-out to our bloggers, authors, and readers! This year was challenging in many ways, and we’re thankful that you’re here to make our blog what it is. You … Continue reading
Posted in Free Spirit News
Tagged coronavirus, COVID-19, Free Spirit author, learn from home, mental health, work from home
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Mental Health Televisits for Children & Teens: Everything You Need to Know
By James J. Crist, Ph.D., author of What’s the Big Deal About Addictions? Since the COVID-19 pandemic emerged in the United States in mid-March, most therapists have stopped seeing patients in their offices. Insurance companies allowed therapists to switch to … Continue reading
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Tagged coronavirus, COVID-19, Free Spirit author, mental health, therapy
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Enter to Win Mental Health Resources for Kids!
This month we’re giving away resources that support kids’ mental health, including Sometimes When I’m Sad, a beautifully gentle book that helps children identify sadness or depression and offers helpful ways to manage it. One lucky reader will win: Sometimes … Continue reading