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Help Your Children Find Their Focus

November 06, 2019
National School Psychology Awareness Week is November 11-15, 2019. This year’s theme is “Unlock Potential. Find Your Password.”

Establishing Healthy Sleep Habits

October 31, 2019
Learn how to help children establish healthy sleep habits with these nine strategies recommended by The National Association of School Psychologists.

Visit the Healthy Minds Fairfax Website

October 17, 2019
The Healthy Minds Fairfax website has great youth behavioral health information and resources for parents and service providers.

Choosing Media Wisely

October 09, 2019
What to consider when selecting apps, games, media, and online services.

Five Things to Know from the 2018-2019 Youth Survey

October 02, 2019
The Fairfax County Youth Survey identifies ways you can actively help teens succeed and avoid risky behaviors.

Improving Homework Time with a Consistent Daily Routine

September 24, 2019
Get strategies to help relieve the stress of homework for students–and parents.

October Events at the FCPS Parent Resource Center

September 17, 2019
Attend a research-based, professional workshop at the PRC to learn the latest information to help your child succeed!

2019 FCPS Mental Health and Wellness Conference and the Inova Act on Addiction Summit

September 09, 2019
Register now for the sixth annual FCPS Mental Health and Wellness Conference on October 5, 2019. Make it a full day and stay for Inova's Act on Addiction Summit afterwards.

Mini-Grants Available for Youth-Led Anti-Stigma Projects

September 04, 2019
Apply for grants up to $1000 to combat the stigma around mental health.

Attendance Adds Up!

August 22, 2019
Prioritize school attendance for your child this year with these helpful tips and resources.

Overcoming Anxiety About the Start of a New School Year

August 13, 2019
While the new school year brings many feelings of excitement, it often brings along feelings of worry as well. Learn some tips for helping your child overcome this back-to-school anxiety.

Tips for Making a Successful Transition Back to School

August 05, 2019
Welcome back to Healthy Minds and the up-coming 2019-20 school year.