noreply@blogger.com (Jen Craft)Sun, 6 Oct 2024 23:17:03 -0400Blogger http://www.blogger.com4125http://mrscraftscorner.blogspot.com/en-usnokids,parenting,counseling,psychology,educationHelpful information and ideas for kids and families from a Certified School Psychologist.School Psychology for FamiliesJennifer A. Craft, Ed.S.noreply@blogger.comJennifer A. Craft, Ed.S.http://mrscraftscorner.blogspot.com/2007/11/internet-safety.htmlInternetSun, 4 Nov 2007 12:59:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351506853603847420.post-7172182312849179065Michigan's Attorney General, Mike Cox, has put internet safety information on Michigan's government site. He has listed rules to help parents monitor their children when on the internet. He also has advice about cyber-bullying, which has become a real problem for many kids.On the government site, you will find links to internet safety. Here are some additional sites where you can find further 0noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer A. Craft, Ed.S.)http://mrscraftscorner.blogspot.com/2007/09/nerves.htmlanxietySat, 1 Sep 2007 08:20:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351506853603847420.post-5591369913125256953The first four days of school seemed to go fairly smoothly for most of the students! It has been great to see old friends and begin to get to know the new faces. If this is your child's first year at Hope, s/he might still be experiencing some "unsure jitters." While Hope is a very caring and friendly place, it often seems huge and confusing to many 5th graders. If your child is still a 0noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer A. Craft, Ed.S.)http://mrscraftscorner.blogspot.com/2007/08/transitioning-back-to-school.htmlThu, 9 Aug 2007 20:15:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351506853603847420.post-4666365557905959792I posted a link to some great back-to-school tips on the left sidebar (under "places to visit"). It was published by the National Association of School Psychologists, which you will see me refer to often. Please take a second and give it a read if you are looking for some ideas to help your children transition back into their school routine more smoothly. I put the link over there so that you 0noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer A. Craft, Ed.S.)http://mrscraftscorner.blogspot.com/2007/08/parents-and-preteen-privacy.htmlgrowing upparentingTue, 7 Aug 2007 13:13:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1351506853603847420.post-7958925777013274364Where's the line between your child's privacy and a parent's need to know? Think about these ideas from the Mayo Clinic's August 2007 Newsletter.One size does NOT fit all. When setting household rules, carefully consider your child's age and maturity level.Separate personal choices from safe behaviors. Your child's choice of hairstyle may not be worth the battle. However, your rules about 2noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer A. Craft, Ed.S.)