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Your Emotions Matter:
Using the RULER approach to support our social and emotional wellbeing during this time of crisis
RULER is an acronym for the 5 key skills of emotional intelligence:
Recognizing, Understanding, Labeling, Expressing and Regulating emotions effectively.
The 4-part video series introduces the RULER tools and approach to support social-emotional learning at home:
- Part 1: Intro to the RULER approach and why your Emotions Matter
- Part 2: Creating and using a Family Charter to improve the emotional climate at home
- Part 3: How to use the Mood Meter to identify emotions
- Part 4: Regulating Emotions during a time of crisis
See More RULER Resources
If you have questions or feedback on this series, please feel free to email Molly Takagi or Maureen MacLeod.
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Team Up to Provide Resources for Families
Team Up is a parent education initiative to enrich the education and learning experience for Punahou families. The initiative seeks to provide parents with helpful, relevant information from distinguished sources.-
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Linda Burch
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PFA May Gathering 2019
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COVID 19 Family Resources
As the world grapples with the uncertainties posed by the COVID-19 outbreak, explore resources to support families during remote learning. For specific information about Punahou’s Distance Learning Plan, log in to the Parent Portal.
Junior School (K – 8)
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COVID-19: Talking about COVID-19 to your child
- Explaining the News to Our Kids
- How to Talk to Children About the Coronavirus - Harvard Health Blog
- How to Talk to your Child About the Coronavirus: A Psychologist Offers Tips Tailored to Age (The New York Times)
- Helping Children Cope with Changes Results From COVID-19
- Coping with Child and Caregiver Anxiety and Fears about COVID-19
- Child Mind Institute: Talking to Kids about Coronavirus
- COVID-19- Supporting Families Through Mandatory Staycation
- Brainpop Video Explaining Coronavirus
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Technology
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Social-Emotional
- Punahou Gr. 4-5 Parent Guide: Tips During Distance Learning
- Reduce Student Anxiety (and Your Own) During Uncertain Times
- Punahou Chapel Message for Parents
- Parent Resources for the National Association of School Psychologists
- Online Mindfulness Class for Kids
- How School Closures Can Strengthen Your Family
- RULER Videos by Maureen and Molly
- 5 Ways to Help Children with Coronavirus Anxiety
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Online Learning Support
Academy (9 – 12)
List of 4 items.
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COVID-19: Talking about COVID-19 to your child
- How to Talk to Your Child About the Coronavirus: A Psychologist Offers Tips Tailored to Age (The New York Times)
- Coping with Child and Caregiver Anxiety and Fears about COVID-19
- Helping Children Cope with Changes Results From COVID-19
- Child Mind Institute: Talking to Kids about Coronavirus
- COVID-19- Supporting Families Through Mandatory Staycation
- Comprehensive List of Online Resources from Mental Health America
- Managing Fears and Anxiety Around the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Technology
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Social-Emotional
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Online Learning Support
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Podcasts
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Videos of Past Team Up Events
Coping with Grief During COVID-19
From this special webinar, Drs. Rob Evans and Michael Thompson outline ways parents can help seniors - and themselves - make the very best of the challenges being faced.
From this special webinar, Drs. Rob Evans and Michael Thompson outline ways parents can help seniors - and themselves - make the very best of the challenges being faced.
Parenting During A Time of Crisis
Psychologists and school consultants. Rob Evans, Ed.D., and Michael Thompson, Ph.D., discuss ways to help students cope with challenges of distance learning and manage stress.
Psychologists and school consultants. Rob Evans, Ed.D., and Michael Thompson, Ph.D., discuss ways to help students cope with challenges of distance learning and manage stress.
Linda Burch - Parenting in the Digital Age
Read about Linda Burch's visit to campus.
Read about Linda Burch's visit to campus.
Rob Evans & Michael Thompson: Rigor, Emotional Intelligence, and The Real Roots of Success
Read more about Michael Thompson and Rob Evan's visit to campus.
Read more about Michael Thompson and Rob Evan's visit to campus.
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