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In the Know:Information, Articles, and WebsitesRelated to the Job of Parenting
While this mama penguin makes it look easy, the job of parenting is hard work. Oftentimes, we need the advice of professionals to guide us along the way. Below are some web resources that I have found helpful. As always, please feel free to contact the counseling office for any reason throughout the school year.Access to Health Care for Kids
Tips for Calming First-Day Jitters in Grade School
From Understood.com
Back to School Anxiety
How to help kids manage worries and have a successful start to the school year
From Child Mind Institute
- An article on stressing the importance of hard work over intelligence:
Dweck Raising Smart Kids
- Books that teach - website summarizing children's books, sorted by topic:
- Resources offered by Dr. Russell Sabella on educating children, parents, educators and other stakeholders about the responsible use of technology.
http://www.guardingkids.com/resources.htm
- Parent Media and Technology Education Program - website offering resources on responsible technology use, including family media agreements and Internet safety tips
http://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/parent-media-education
- Articles on effective parenting strategies to manage tantrums and behavioral problems, or learn tips on how to help your child cope with grief, divorce, and trauma (Liana Lowenstein):
http://www.lianalowenstein.com/articlesParent.html
- Parenting Tips including tips for disciplining young children, dealing with angry children, coping with school transitions, and fostering values
(Leah Davies)
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Great article on ways to how to handle tantrums without having one yourself!
How to Help Children Calm Down
College and Career Readiness . . .yes, even in elementary school!-
Great resources for exploring and promoting career development at the elementary level.
http://www.vacareerview.org/parents
- Tips to help children deal with conflict
- Angry Kids: Dealing with Explosive Behavior
- Anxiety in Children: What is normal and how to handle it
- Tips to Help Your Elementary Student Handle Stress
- Helping you child after a crisis
- This is a fantastic website to help adults understand attention and learning issues in children. If you have a child with learning difficulties, check out Understanding Your Child's Challenges section. Also, a great resource for how to empower your child.
- An article on stressing the importance of hard work over intelligence:
