Friends and Buddies

This program is planned for teenagers who have special needs with the goal of meeting within a community with other peers. The purpose of the program is that it will lead to a better understanding of friendships. Gym, Swim, Surprise Guest, and Pizza are included. Ages 12-18, numbers of members are limited. Contact: Gloria Bass. This program is held 2 Fridays per month. Fees: $65/$85

Club Saturday Swim

This program is available to anyone aged 5-14 who is challenged by mental, physical, or emotional trouble. The program will be held each Saturday afternoon, 12:00-12:30 pm or 12:30-1:00 pm. Fees: $136/$260

Sibshops (Ages 10-13)

Sibshops is a program for siblings of children with challenges. It includes group activities and talk treatment ways with the focus on improving sibling relationships and whole family happiness. Location: Hope Church, Wilton CT. Wednesday: 4:00-5:00 pm. Fees: $50/$65

Banana Splits

Banana Splits is an educational support group for children in family trouble. Children aged 9-13 will have the opportunity to meet other children whose parents have separated or divorced, learn to recognize feelings, think of healthy coping skills and have a place to share their struggles through verbal, physical, and artistic experiences. Location: Hope Church, Wilton CT. Tuesday:4:30-5:30 pm. Fees: $50/$65

1. If you have free time only on Saturday, you can go to _____.

A. Friends and Buddies        B. Club Saturday Swim

C. Sibshops (Ages 10-13)     D. Banana Splits

2. Activities on how to lead to a better understanding of friendships are held _____.

A. 2 Fridays per month        B.12:00-12:30 or 12:30-1:00, Saturday afternoon

C.4:00-5:00 pm, Wednesday      D.4:30-5:30 pm, Tuesday

3. If you go to Sibshops (Ages 10-13) , you can _____.

A. meet with other peers       B. solve your mental problem

C. improve sibling relationships    D. think of healthy coping skills

4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the four passages?

A. They are all in the same place.   B. They are all free of charge.

C. They all hold activities each week. D. They are all intended for children.

 

A major source of teen stress is school exams, and test anxiety is not uncommon.When you recognize your teen is under stress, how can parents help your teen stay calm before an exam?

Be involved.Parents need to be involved in their teen’s work. 1 _ What they look for is your presence—to talk, to cry, or simply to sit with them quietly.Communicate openly with your teen.Encourage your teen to express her worries and fears, but don’t let them focus on those fears.

Help them get organized. 2  Together, you and your teen can work out a time-table in which she can study for what she knows will be on the test.

Provide a calm setting.Help your teen set up a quiet place to study and protect his privacy.Give them a nutritious diet.It is important for your teen to eat a healthy, balanced diet during exam times to focus and do her best. 3  If this happens, encourage your teen to eat light meals or sandwiches.A healthy diet, rather than junk food, is best for reducing stress.

4  Persuade your teenager to get some sleep and/or do something active when she needs a real break from studying.Making time for relaxation, fun, and exercise are all important in reducing stress.Help your teen balance her time so that she will feel comfortable taking time out from studying to spend time with friends or rest.

Show a positive attitude. 5 Your panic, anxiety and blame contribute to your teen’s pressure.Make your teen feel accepted and valued for her efforts.Most importantly, reassure your teen that things will be all right , no matter what the results are.

A.A parent’s attitude will dictate their teen’s emotions.

B.Exam stress can make some teens lose their appetite.

C.They will only make the situation worse.

D.Encourage your teen to relax.

E.The best thing is simply to listen.

F.Help your teen think about what she has to study and plan accordingly.

G.Your teen may also make negative comments about themselves.

 

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