Introduction: Advice for Parents from School Psychologists

Conversations with William James College

Between juggling work responsibilities, relationships, and home-life needs, and the pressures created by the COVID19 pandemic, parents are managing a lot right now. School Psychologists generally work in schools to support children’s mental health, behavior, and their ability to benefit from instruction; they also work with parents to support children's needs. Under the guidance of Dr. Elana Wolkoff, associate professor of School Psychology, students in the William James College School Psychology program created this collection of brief lessons to help parents in the context of current pressures, and to increase positive interactions at home while school is out.