In this edition of the Healthy Minds podcast, learn how praising children is one of the ways parents can build up children's self-esteem and self-worth, including more about the two distinct kinds of praise parents can give. Listen now.

The Suicide Prevention Alliance of Northern Virginia (SPAN) encourages residents to educate themselves and others on ways to prevent suicide and strengthen mental health. SPAN’s newly redesigned, mobile-friendly website has information and resources like a free self-screening easy to scan lists of risk factors and warning signs, suicide prevention videos for teens, peers and parents, and easy access links to hotlines and text lines.

Especially during the pandemic, parents may be concerned about their children’s’ mental health. Healthy Minds Fairfax and the CSB have gathered information on what to look for and how to get help. Read the news story, or get a printable flyer with this information, and share with your networks.

Department of Family Services- A schedule of upcoming parenting classes is attached to this message. Classes are being offered virtually, and upcoming offerings include ARC Reflections, a course for parents who have a child who has been impacted by trauma. Calendar in article.

In this week's Healthy Minds podcast. Dr. Ronne Lancaster shares important information on actions families can take to help their students cope with the ongoing pandemic. Action strategies relating to managing screen time, building personal resilience, and the importance of recognizing one another’s positive strengths and seizing times to turn current challenges into positive opportunities to move forward. Listen to the podcast.