Kids Ranch...Building caring, capable, and confident kids
Serving the South Central Wisconsin
school districts of Baraboo, Reedsburg,
Sauk Prairie, and Wisconsin Dells
Mental Health
Kids Ranch Mental Health Program
Kids Ranch provides year-round mental health and social-emotional support for children and families. Support is individualized and responsive, guided by the needs of each child and family. Services may include assessment, skill-building support, short-term counseling, and referrals to community resources when appropriate. Kids Ranch works alongside families, school counselors, and healthcare providers to provide tools that support emotional well-being and help children and families navigate challenges.
Self care Techniques That Work
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Mindful breathing
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Progressive relaxation exercises
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Physical exercise
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Mood management
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Problem solving skills
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Reframing situations to seek change
How Our Programs
Work Together
How Our Programs Work Together
Kids Ranch provides coordinated support for children and families through literacy programming, mental health, social-emotional support, and Summer Day Camp. Literacy programming supports children who benefit from additional help with reading. Mental health and social-emotional support offers tools and guidance that strengthen emotional well-being for children and families. Summer Day Camp provides a safe, supportive setting where literacy and mental health programming come together in support of our mission of building caring, capable, and confident kids.
5 Ways to Improve Self Esteem in Children
1. Be Positive! Each day encourage children by telling them what they do that pleases you. Avoid consistently saying no and especially avoid put downs. Belittling and disapproving of a child will cause self- doubt and low self- esteem.
2. Give children choices; and also allow them to think of responsibilities they can complete.
3. Praise children’s improvements and effort by letting them know they are working hard. Instead of saying they are a good boy/girl, comment positively on the job they are doing.
4. Encourage children to express their feelings, and especially express their anger. Invite them to talk about how they feel. If necessary, help them identify how they feel. Ex: “You look really mad.”
5. Listen to children when they speak- avoid interrupting and ignoring them. Find time each day to talk individually with your child.