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Using Relaxation Strategies: A Skill That Supports Confidence, Focus, and Emotional Balance

Using Relaxation Strategies: A Skill That Supports Confidence, Focus, and Emotional Balance

Stress is a normal part of growing up, but for many children it can feel overwhelming — especially during busy school seasons, social challenges, or moments of frustration at home. Teaching kids how to use relaxation strategies gives them a powerful tool they can rely on anytime their emotions start to intensify. Relaxation isn’t just about calming down in the moment. It’s a lifelong skill that supports emotional regulation, improves concentration, and helps children approach …
Mar 17th 2026 Jordan Burgener, Boys Town Press Digital Content Specialist
​Cheers to a Fresh Start: Embracing Progress Over Perfection in the New Year

​Cheers to a Fresh Start: Embracing Progress Over Perfection in the New Year

“I’ll start my diet on Monday. I’ll start my diet this summer. I’ll start my diet in January…” Sound familiar? The start of a new year is always buzzing with excitement, full of promises of new beginnings. It's that time when we give ourselves permission to start fresh, set big goals, and dive into resolutions with a “clean slate.” We tell ourselves this will finally be the year we check off all those things we’ve been putting off: reading t …
Jan 7th 2025 Laura Filtnes, School Counselor
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