Child Development and Parenting Issues
Here are some general websites with helpful information for parents.
Helpful Information from the Child Development Development Institute
Information on Parenting and School Counseling from American School Counselor Association
National Association of School Psychologists has lots of helpful information as well
Fun crafts and things to do with your children from Family Fun
Online Thinking Games from PBS Kids
Teasing and Bullying
Below is a list of links providing more information on teasing and bullying.
Name-Calling and Teasing: Strategies for Parents and Teachers
For Parents and Families: What to Do if a Child is Being Bullied
What Can Parent's Do: Helping Your Child Through the Rough Patches in Life
How to Intervene to Stop Bullying: Tips for On-the-Spot Intervention at School
Suggested Literature on Teasing and Bullying
The School Counselors have more resources, just call or email for a copy.
Girl Fighting and Bully Prevention Resources geared towards work with Girls
Paperbacks for Educators - K-5 Teasing Bibliotherapy
Paperbacks for Educators - K-5 Name Calling
Paperbacks for Educators - K-5 Girls and Bullying
Paperbacks for Educators - K-5 Boys and Bullying
Books by Topic for Grades K-5
Support for Girls
Hardy Girls Healthy Women (HGHW) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the health and well being of girls and women.
Crisis Support
In the aftermath of a tradegy, we're often at a loss as how to support our children (and ourselves). To get this information out as quickly as possible, here is a link to a document from the Crisis Management Institute and the American School Counselors Association. It has a lot of helpful information for supporting students, especially college students. Additional information is also available at www.schoolcounselor.org
Cyber Safety for Kids
Information on how to keep your kids safe when online.
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