SHSK Lower School

Kay Taylor, Head of Lower School, shares random tweets with you about life in Year 7 & Year 8 Lower School.

[Lisa Damour, PhD @LDamour]

Every Monday I send out an “Untangling Family Life” newsletter full of practical guidance on raising tweens and teens. Click here to read today’s newsletter and, if you like what you see, subscribe for free: https://t.co/FsLRduxlXB

[Lisa Damour, PhD @LDamour]

Every Monday I send out an “Untangling Family Life” newsletter full of practical guidance on raising tweens and teens. Click here to read today’s newsletter and, if you like what you see, subscribe for free: https://t.co/SjuBQ1sww9

[Lisa Damour, PhD @LDamour]

Every Monday I send out an “Untangling Family Life” newsletter full of practical guidance on raising tweens and teens. Click here to read today’s newsletter and, if you like what you see, subscribe for free: https://t.co/qErL7FHCMc

[Lisa Damour, PhD @LDamour]

I find that it takes time and patience to figure out the new routines that come with the start of a school year. Here’s to you and yours as we return to the rhythms of school! Warmly, Lisa

[Lisa Damour, PhD @LDamour]

Our teens’ social lives are sometimes quieter, busier, or spicier than we might wish. Regardless, we want, ideally, to help them navigate the social realities they face, even if we wish those realities were different.

[Lisa Damour, PhD @LDamour]

The start of a new school year often brings mixed emotions. "Inside Out 2" explores some of these self-conscious feelings that emerge during the teenage years. Check out my full conversation with @CNN https://t.co/vCnhM3Ga6W

[Lisa Damour, PhD @LDamour]

For kids, a new school year can bring new worries about fitting in socially. It can be helpful to reassure them that when it comes to having friends, quality always beats quantity.

[Lisa Damour, PhD @LDamour]

As we send our kids back to school, it’s helpful (and fun) to remember our own new beginnings. Here’s me starting nursery school, in third grade, fifth grade, and starting seventh grade!

[Lisa Damour, PhD @LDamour]

Thanks to the terrific team @cbsmornings for helping spread the word about how to have essential conversations with teens. And thanks to @Gallup and @WaltonFamilyFdn for partnering with me on this critically important topic.

[Lisa Damour, PhD @LDamour]

It’s not always easy to get teens to open up. Here are some of my top “dos” and “don’ts” for keeping the lines of communication open with our 10to20s. Go to https://t.co/SDrMNtDIcY to learn more about the resources available at Untangling 10to20 #10to20 #asklisa

[SHSK Lower School @SHSKLower]

Totally recommend as summer reading!

[Lisa Damour, PhD @LDamour]

Thank you! Means the world coming from a colleague ❤️

[Lisa Damour, PhD @LDamour]

Thank you! Means the world coming from a colleague ❤️

[Independent School Parent @ISParent]

Trying to set boundaries around devices? Remember that we as parents are responsible for preventing screen-time addiction, says Kate Silverton https://t.co/i2wdV1RyS2

[Lisa Damour, PhD @LDamour]

If you are thinking about giving your tween or teen a phone, my advice is to take a step-wise approach. Start with texting only and see how things go. Thanks to @‌sesameworkshop for inviting me to write up my five-step approach. #10to20 #asklisa https://t.co/FYurwJ2QcL

[SHSK Lower School @SHSKLower]

Y7 a fantastic day in the sun on the lake at Cotswold Water Park.

[Lisa Damour, PhD @LDamour]

The algorithms that drive social media determine what our kids see online. This is a huge problem if your teen's feed is flooded with hate-based or otherwise toxic content. Talk to your teen about how the algorithms work and what's dominating your teen's feed. #10to20

[SHSK Lower School @SHSKLower]

Always recommend listening to Lisa Damour’s podcasts- always such wise words.

[SHSK Lower School @SHSKLower]

Y7 having fun and enjoying the sunshine!

[SHSK Lower School @SHSKLower]

Always recommend listening to Lisa Damour’s podcasts- always such wise words.

[Lisa Damour, PhD @LDamour]

Kids aren’t always able to see their part in peer conflicts. For more on how to help kids manage conflict and bullying, tune into Episode 166 of the @asklisapodcast: “My kid is being bullied. What should I do?” https://t.co/PirDjjscNN

[St Helen and St Katharine @SHSKSchool]

Amidst the snowy peaks of La Plagne, our Years 8 and 10 students took to the slopes and embraced adventure during their unforgettable #ski trip in the Easter holidays - watch the video and find out more: https://t.co/A7OUyKz51c

@LaPlagne @SHSKLower @SHSKMiddle @SHSKPE