CMS PARENT SECTION
Parents,
Being parents ourselves, we understand. No trial runs, no handbooks, just doing the best you can to raise your children to be the best they can be. We want our children to be happy and successful. Adolescence has a way of throwing a wrench into our best efforts!
Below, please find links to helpful articles for many of the concerns you may have along the way. However, always feel free to call or e-mail us anytime with your questions, concerns, etc.
Mrs. H and Mr. G
ONLINE ISSUES
(By clicking a title, you will be taken to the article on another website)
Bullying/Cyberbullying
Is it bullying?
It's Not Cyberbullying, But...
What should I do if my child is receiving online threats?
What can you do to protect your child?
What to Do When Your Teen Is Being Bullied in School
My Child is Being Cyberbullied, What Should I Do?
Online Predators
How to Talk to your Kids about Internet Predators
Sexting
Sexting- Is your child sending or receiving "nudes"? Below are a few articles about this alarming trend- and what can be done about it.
Sexting: What Parents Need to Know]
How to Deal with Catching Your Teen Sexting
Tips for Dealing with Teen Sexting
Is Your Explicit Content Out There?
Most Teenagers Aren’t Asking for Nude Photos
Social Media and the Internet
Websites to check out:
https://www.netsmartz.org/Home
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
https://internetsafety101.org/
https://www.connectsafely.org/
Articles:
Top 15 Most Popular Social Networking Sites and Apps [August 2018]
The Top Social Networking Sites People Are Using
What teens wish their parents knew about social media - The Washington Post
House Party: What Is the House Party App, and What Do Parents Need to Know?
The Sneaky Science Behind Your Kid’s Tech Obsessions
Parents' Ultimate Guide to Snapchat
Apps, sites, and text hotlines help kids cope with issues
Parent Controls
How can you regulate what your child is doing online and on their cellphone? What can you control, and what ways can they get around your efforts?
How to Set up Parental Controls on all Devices
The Best Parental Control Software for 2022 NEW!! 3/16/22
Abuse
Not sure what constitutes as abuse? Read the definitions here:
Has someone made a report to CYS about your family? What can you do? What are your rights?
Grief
For comprehensive information regarding grief- visit:
The Highmark Caring Place offers support to grieving children and their families.
https://www.highmarkcaringplace.com You may also call (888) 224-4673.
Talking to Children About Tragic Events
What to Do When Your Child's Friend Dies
How To Help Your Child Cope With The Loss Of A Friend
Home Alone
At what age should a child be allowed to stay home alone?
What Age Do You Stop Needing A Babysitter? UPDATED FEB. 2022
Homework
The struggle is real. Homework can be a constant source of tension between you and your child.
5 Things to Say When Your Child Says "I Hate Homework"
The Homework Battle: How to Get Children to Do Homework
Battles Over Homework: Advice For Parents
Suicide Prevention
10 Things Parents Can Do to Prevent Suicide
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
SPHS Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention
1-877-225-3567
724-225-3567
Washington, PA
Vaping, Drugs and Alcohol
The Teen Vaping Trend – What Parents Need to Know
Quick Facts on the Risks of E-cigarettes for Kids, Teens, and Young Adults
Does your child have a drug problem?
Opioids & Their Risks Explained
Heroin: Risks, Warning Signs, and What Parents Should Know
How to Handle It: When You Catch Your Teen Using Drugs or Alcohol