Learning Coach Beacon Time Whitney Cress and Paige Adams

Knowledge is power! It's important to keep up to date on potential dangers for our children in today's world. Together, we will discuss safety plans, online safety, and "stranger danger". 

Negative behaviors is how a child tells you something he or she cannot tell you in words. They are caused by strong emotions that your child isn't able to control or express in other ways. Together, we will learn the factors that affect behavior, and discuss 8 strategies to turn around beahviors for the better.

Hosted by:

Paige Adams, LCSW; K-12 Student Resource Coordinator, North Carolina Virtual Academy

Whitney Cress, M.ED SCON; K-8 School Counselor, North Carolina Virtual Academy

El estrés nos afecta y afecta nuestra capacidad de ser padres. Las investigaciones muestran que no ofrecemos mucho cuidado y afecto a nuestros hijos cuando estamos estresados. Vamos a definir el estrés y aprender a reconocer sus síntomas. Luego, aprendemos sobre el vínculo entre nuestros pensamientos, sentimientos y comportamientos. Finalmente, hablamos de cómo manejar el estrés y reducirlo.

Is it time to ask for additional help for your child? Whether the help you may need is academic, hardship, or social/emotional, we hope we can help provide clarity on your next steps.

Hosted by:

Paige Adams, LCSW; K-12 Student Resource Coordinator, North Carolina Virtual Academy

Whitney Cress, M.ED SCON; K-8 School Counselor, North Carolina Virtual Academy

Positive reinforcement reinforces what your child is doing right, rather than focusing on what they are doing wrong. LIsten in for some tips on implementing positive reinforcement today!

Hosted by:

Paige Adams, LCSW; K-12 Student Resource Coordinator, North Carolina Virtual Academy

Whitney Cress, M.ED SCON; K-8 School Counselor, North Carolina Virtual Academy

Does your child struggle with motivation in school? Listen in as we explore the WHY behind lack of motivation, and steps towards instilling motivation in your children.

Hosted by:

Paige Adams, LCSW; K-12 Student Resource Coordinator, North Carolina Virtual Academy

Whitney Cress, M.ED SCON; K-8 School Counselor, North Carolina Virtual Academy