Rafael McMaster leads this SBFC Youth Advisory meeting and provides exercises and tools to help youth connect with the power of awareness. One member had this to say about Rafael’s presentation: “I feel refreshed, I feel very heard and I’m very grateful that you came and spoke to all of us.” Use the accompanying graph to tally positive and negative feelings and thoughts throughout the week.

• Teens and Anger (Child Mind Institute)

• Angry?! How Naming and Understanding the Different Kinds of Anger Can Help (KQED)

• How to Help Your Child Manage Frustration (PBS Parents)

• Emotional Regulation Activities for Tweens and Teens (Edutopia)

• Self-Regulation Strategies for Young Students (Edutopia)

• Help Teens Learn to Control Emotions (Center for Parent and Teen Communication)

• Stop Being a Captive to Your Children’s Emotions (Janet Lansbury)

• Before Kids’ Emotions Run High, Practice These Steps During Calmer Times (KQED)

• Why Do Kids Act Out? (Child Mind Institute)

For South Bay parents and caregivers

Go to the South Bay Families Connected landing page to view local events, the Teen Resource Center, to sign-up for the SBFC monthly parent e-newsletter, and more.

For parents and caregivers in the U.S.A.

Visit the Families Connected landing page for non-region-specific, free youth wellness online resources.