Fontana Student Services Newsletter
RESOURCES, TIPS, TRICKS, AND MORE!
Child Therapy Resource
Family Therapist/Registered Play Therapist/Child Therapist/Early Childhood Therapist
Holding Space Therapy, LLC
Direct: 651-564-8456

Wellness Wednesday for Parents Calendar!

Wellness Opportunity!

Clothing Closet
Need help? Please reach out to Nikki Christensen (nchristensen@fontana.k12.wi.us, 262-275-6881 #219) for access to our clothing closet at Fontana School. We have a variety of shirts, pants, shoes, etc., in a variety of sizes!

Therapy/Counseling Resources

Goodwill Vouchers
| Free Monthly Seminars
| Parenting/Mental Health Support
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Goodwill Vouchers
- Goodwill vouchers are available on a case by case basis for those in need.
- Please reach out to Nikki Christensen (nchristensen@fontana.k12.wi.us, 262-275-6881 #219).
Free Monthly Seminars
- At the James A. Wehner Auditorium at Elkhorn Area High School you can join a free monthly seminar brought to you by the Elkhorn Resilience Coalition.
- Third Wednesday of the month
- 6 PM to 7:30 PM
- Doors open at 5:30 PM, limit 75 in-person attendees.
Parenting/Mental Health Support
- FREE workshops and discussion groups for parents include building self-esteem, raising resilient children, bullying, and more!
- For more information: The Parenting Network
TIPS FOR HOW TO KEEP OUR KIDS HAPPY & HEALTHY
1. Always bring healthy snacks everywhere you go.
Carrots & hummus
Cut up apples
Blueberries
String Cheese
Yogurt (plain, without added or artificial colors) & add whole fruit.
Meat sticks without nitrates or sugar added
Kale chips
Hard Boiled Eggs
2. Avoid “sugar-free”, “low-cal”, “light” or diet products. As they contain artificial sweeteners such as aspartame (Nutra-sweet, Equal).
Like MSG, aspartame is an excitotoxin, which alters brain chemistry by reducing levels of serotonin, the feel good hormone. Aspartame has been linked to blindness, seizures, migraines, to name a few.
Instead choose products that do not have added sugar. If adding a sweetener to a food choose: honey, molasses, stevia, dates, maple syrup, or an organic cane sugar.
3. Keep them on a good sleep schedule. Children need 8-12 hours of sleep each night depending on age.
Children thrive on a good night’s sleep. They will be in a much better mood when they get the right amount of sleep they need.
4. Get your child a gym membership. That’s right. For as little as $10-20 per month your child can go to a child friendly gym like the YMCA to swim & play. A well exercised kid is a happy and healthier kid.
5. Practice gratitude. Before bed, encourage your child to tell you 3 things they are grateful for. Gratitude helps boost the immune system and encourages a positive attitude.
6. Avoid artificial ingredients and dyes. For holidays or birthdays try substitutes like YumEarth & Annie’s for goody bags or snacks. Instead of candy, have fruit or dried fruit available. Make it fun! Put the fruit on toothpicks to make fruit kabobs. Be a good example and walk the talk, kids are always watching what we do!

Sound Bath Experience!
Kim Lempart offers private and individual sessions for 60 or 90 minutes in her home or yours. See flyer below for more information regarding sound baths and specific information for upcoming sound baths.
Please feel free to contact her via this email, kimberlylempart@gmail.com

20 Coping Skills for Children & Adults!
- write it out and throw it out
- journaling
- write a letter to yourself or someone else
Self-soothe
- give yourself a hug
- rub your ears
- hold your own hand
Use your body
- stretch
- push against a wall
- exercise
- yoga: child's pose, downward dog
Disconnect
- walk in nature
- put technology away
Mindfulness
- imagine a train of thoughts
- identify five senses
- focus on your breath
Listen
- music
- guided meditations
Create
- art
- make a picture for someone
- write someone a letter
Free Early Childhood Parenting Resource
Walworth County Food Pantry

Parenting Resources
The Parenting Network: More free workshops and discussion groups for parents including Dealing with Disobedience, Taming Temper Tantrums, Behavior at School, Self-Esteem, and Bullying. More information here: https://www.theparentingnetwork.org/triple-p-registration
Parents United: Free workshops for parents and professionals, which can now be attended virtually! Workshop topics include: Supporting students with ADHD, Resiliency, Mindfulness, and from ACES to Assets. More information here: http://parentsunitedwi.org/events/list/?tribe_paged=1&tribe_event_display=list&tribe-bar-date=2020-10-05