Jon, Stephanie, and Morgan Singleton (MUSD Board and Parent) look at an article that explores whether parents are giving their children too many mental health days, a concern raised by some educators. While increased awareness of mental health is positive, some worry that students are taking advantage of mental health days to avoid normal stressors, potentially missing out on valuable instruction and opportunities to build emotional resilience.

LINKS

Article from Ed Week

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/are-parents-giving-their-kids-too-many-mental-health-days/2024/10

BrightLife Kids (Get support for the tough stuff, so your child can thrive)

https://www.hellobrightline.com/brightlifekids/

CAREspace (Riverside County Officer of Education)

https://www.rcoe.us/departments/student-programs-and-services/alternative-education/carespace

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