Guidance Gab
Resources for parents, sourced from school counselors
Winter Newsletter
Technology: Cell Phones, Monitoring, and Social Media
Is the platform or app your child wants to use appropriate? Before you agree to the download, search it here:
https://www.commonsensemedia.org
Childhood 2.0 a documentary outlining the dangers Gen Z's face online (consider watching with your child): https://youtu.be/He3IJJhFy-I
Helpful Podcasts:
Found on: Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Spotify and others
Good Inside with Dr. Becky: Clinical Psychologist and mom of 3, Dr. Becky Kennedy, PhD hosts a weekly 30 min podcast on popular parenting topics.The Puberty Podcast: weaves together scientific research, parenting strategies, and hilarious stories to help guide adults who are raising kids through puberty.
Mom and Dad are Fighting: Slate Magazine's show about parenting issues. Three co-hosts share triumphs and failures and offer advice from toddler-teen. Fans love this show for it's entertaining banter and incredibly helpful advice.
Flusterclux: Lynn Lyons, a psychotherapist from New England shares "what to do and what to say" with parents on a myriad of mental health topics.
Winter Resources
Franklin Food Pantry- (508) 528-3115
The Franklin food pantry is open to all Franklin residents. Prior to accessing the food pantry it is required that individuals/families provide proof of residency. The food pantry does not require income verification or immigration status. Neighbors can visit once per week. We offer both drive-through and in person shopping appointments. Indoor shopping requires an appointment. We are open Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9am-1pm.
Weekend Backpack Program- (508) 528-3115
Parents/guardians can sign up with the nurse in their school. Students are provided with a bag containing breakfast and lunch items for the weekend. It is to help supplement students who receive free/reduced lunch.
The Franklin YMCA- (508) 528-8708
The Franklin YMCA food distribution. Verify before going for days/time availability.
Project Just Because- (508) 435-6511
Project Just Because in Hopkinton, MA and is a statewide food pantry. Project Just Because also has clothing and housewares.
St. Vincent de Paul at St. Mary's Church- (508) 918-2291
St. Vincent de Paul at St. Mary’s Church also assists with food and monetary assistance. Please call for more information. There is also a St. Vincent de Paul store in Plainville, MA that offers clothing and housewares.
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