The goal of the North Royalton Elementary School Counseling Program is to inspire and empower learners by maximizing the academic, career, and social/emotional development of all students to help them become productive citizens of the school and community. As school counselors, we understand the elementary years are a time when students begin to develop their academic self-concept and their feelings of confidence as learners. During these important elementary school years, students are beginning to develop communication and life skills, as well as decision-making skills. 

Our school counseling program at North Royalton Elementary School provides classroom, group, and individual counseling to help build and nurture these important skills. Throughout the school year, we facilitate classroom visits that focus on important skills and character development. We conduct small groups during the school day which focus on social/emotional skills as well as study/academic skills. As school counselors, we are also available to meet with students individually to implement prevention and intervention strategies when needed. We hope to offer a safe place for students to land when they are having a difficult time during the school day. Our main goal is to listen and help bring the student back to a place where they can learn and be successful. 

Any student can request to meet with their school counselor privately in a safe place by asking their teacher, parent/guardian, or someone in the school office. They can also be referred by a teacher, administrator, or parent/guardian. We ask and encourage you to reach out if you have any concerns regarding your student(s).

Below, we will put videos, articles, and links that many parents may find useful. Please check back for updates throughout the year.

Coffee Talk with the Counselors

Parenting Links

The Positive Parenting Program, or Triple P, is a new program from the Ohio Governor’s Children’s Initiative, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and Ohio Children’s Trust Fund. Triple P helps support parents and caregivers to promote children’s well-being and make family life more enjoyable. Click HERE for Triple P

Here is a helpful resource to speak with your child about War: Talking to Your Kids About War, Verywellfamily.com

This website was developed by The Ohio Department of Education’s Office for Exceptional Children (ODE/OEC) and the Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (the Coalition) This website, Reading Tips for Families, hosts reading definitions, activities, and resources that engage and educate families, while meeting requirements for both disability accessibility and for speakers of other languages: Reading Tips for Families

This is an article to help support kids who have experienced loss from the Kids Mental Health Foundation: Helping Kids with Loss

This resource examines the risks and benefits of Gaming on kids' Mental Health: Gaming on Kids Mental Health. Also, the following is a resource from Common Sense Media that can help you review games and their appropriate levels: Common Sense Media

Parent Guidance; NO COST parenting classes and ask a therapist: parentguidance.org

A resource for helping with friendship conflict: Coaching Kids Through Friendship Conflict

Sleep and Children's Mental Health: How Much Sleep Do Kids Need? , Bedtime Battles: Going to and Staying in Bed.

Community Resources

Big Life Journal Freebies- A Parents Guide to a Growth Mindset

Ohio Guidestone - Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation

Fairview Hospital - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Unit

Coping with the Holidays - A Booklet from ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County

On Our Sleeves - Childhood Mental Health Resources

If you feel your child is in crisis, please call Mobile Response & Stabilization Services (MRSS). It is a free, 24-hour crisis hotline for children ages 2-20 in Cuyahoga County, at 888-418-6777. If you are in an emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

988 LIFELINE

If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here.

At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you are facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.