Emotional Wellness: Positivity and self-esteem for elementary students

CCSD: Emotional Wellness During Stressful Times - Positivity. Episode 3

By Las Vegas Review-Journal / Las Vegas Review-Journal

April 20, 2020 - 12:16 pm

Clark County School District social worker Niki Maloff explains the best ways for elementary school students to stay positive during stressful times.

In this episode, Maloff discusses self-esteem, gives tips for handling the unknown and demonstrates some easy at-home coping activities.

For more emotional wellness programming from the Review-Journal, CCSD and Cox, visit reviewjournal.com/wellness.

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