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Information, Articles, and Websites

Related 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.

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Tips for Calming First-Day Jitters in Grade School

From Understood.com

https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/choosing-starting-school/moving-up/6-tips-for-calming-first-day-jitters-in-grade-school?view=slideview&cm_ven=ExactTarget&cm_cat=080817_EnglishWeeklyNewsletter&cm_pla=All+Subscribers&cm_ite=https%3a%2f%2fwww.understood.org%2fen%2fschool-learning%2fchoosi

Back to School Anxiety

How to help kids manage worries and have a successful start to the school year

From Child Mind Institute

https://childmind.org/article/back-school-anxiety/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=childmind&utm_content=5+-+How+to+Help+Kids+With+BacktoSchool+Anxie&utm_campaign=weekly+081517&source=weekly+081517

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:
http://booksthathealkids.blogspot.com

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)

        http://www.kellybear.com/ParentTips.html#

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

                     http://www.pacareerzone.org





Tips to help children deal with conflict

          http://nebula.wsimg.com/69ce7edb27a232dafe0a19878f409b52?AccessKeyId=0BD847F5F3995295E146&disposition=0&alloworigin=1

Angry Kids: Dealing with Explosive Behavior

https://childmind.org/article/angry-kids-dealing-with-explosive-behavior/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Angry%20Kids%3A%20Dealing%20With%20Explosive%20Behavior&utm_campaign=monthly-1 sad

Anxiety in Children: What is normal and how to handle it

          http://nebula.wsimg.com/dc01f87e37d07fcec62e87e02b5c6033?AccessKeyId=0BD847F5F3995295E146&disposition=0&alloworigin=1

Tips to Help Your Elementary Student Handle Stress

https://www.understood.org/en/friends-feelings/managing-feelings/stress-anxiety/10-ways-to-help-your-grade-schooler-manage-stress?view=slideview&cm_ven=ExactTarget&cm_cat=090617_ToolsTipsEmail&cm_pla=All+Subscribers&cm_ite=https%3a%2f%2fwww.understood.org%2fen%2ffriends-feelings%2fmanaging-feelings%

Helping you child after a crisis

          http://nebula.wsimg.com/1a93fdf49f01ced65e837ec23717f5bb?AccessKeyId=0BD847F5F3995295E146&disposition=0&alloworigin=1

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.

        https://www.understood.org/en

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Tips for Calming First-Day Jitters in Grade School

Back to School Anxiety

How to help kids manage worries and have a successful start to the school year

Great article on ways to how to handle tantrums without having one yourself!