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PRESENTATIONS/WEBINARS
-Ending the Silence (Recording of online parent webinar through NAMI) This presentation will help participants understand the difference between typical student stress and signs of a mental health condition. They will learn how to recognize early warning signs, talk with your child in a supportive way, and navigate mental health support within the school support system. 3/18/26
-Supporting Students Experiencing School Avoidance & Anxiety (Recording of online parent webinar though Basepoint Academy who specializes in adolescent mental health) In this presentation, participants will gain a deeper understanding of stress, anxiety, and school avoidance, along with evidence-based strategies to help parents effectively support their teens. 3/25/26
-Coping with Grief during the Holidays (Recording of online parent webinar through Journey of Hope) 12/2024
-Grief Styles (Recording of Webinar through Journey of Hope) 10/24
-Stop Defiance, Yelling, and Power Struggles (Recording of Parent Workshop 3/27/24 by Kirk Martin of Celebrate Calm). He offers strategies to address yelling, defiance, tantrums, disagreements, and power struggles with your child. Learn more at celebratecalm.com
-Connecting Generations: Navigating Social Media's Impact on Gen Z's Mental Health. Slides created and presented by Shawn O'Connor 2/24/24 (CEO of Reflections Lifestyle Center)
The Anxious Generation: Social Media, Cell Phone Bans, & Our Schools (webinar with key takeaways 10/2024). Panelists: Jonathan Haidt (author of The Anxious Generation) and 2 superintendents from Los Angeles Unified School District.
Nourishing Minds: Understanding Eating Disorders in Children and Teens. Presenter: Katie Chadwick, PhD, Licensed Psychologist, LCDC
PARENT EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS sponsored by Frisco ISD
If you were unable to attend these parenting events and are interested in viewing the video presentations, please go to the Frisco ISD Parent Education website.
-"Managing Stress & Anxiety"
-"Supporting Student Wellness"
-"Building Resilience in Youth"
-"Be Smarter than your Teenager"
-"Depression & Suicide Prevention"
-"Fentanyl Town Hall Meeting"
-“The World of Gaming and Technology for Teens”
-"Let's Talk About It: Mental Health"
ARTICLES & MORE
Is Technology Affecting your Child's Mental Health: A clinical psychologist shares ways to encourage emotional and digital health in an age of screens and social media (Children's Health)
Screens and Our Health: 5 Ways to Protect our Brains and Bodies: An MD shares steps you can take to make your family's relationships with screens healthier - for better health, connections, and learning (Daybreak Health)
Understanding the Link between Social Media & Mental Health (Daybreak Health)
Childhood Fears: What's Common and How you Help (Children's Health)
Conversation Cards to use with your child (Children's Health)
Behavioral Health Help Articles (Children's Health)
Mindfulness for Kids (Children's Health)
How to Manage your Child's ADHD at home (Children's Health)
Ways to Respond to your Child's Negative Self-Talk PDF (Big Life Journal website)
Ideas to Build a Child's Confidence PDF (Big Life Journal)
Ways to Build Lasting Self-Esteem in Kids PDF (Big Life Journal)
How to Teach Problem Solving Skills to Kids PDF (Big Life Journal)
7 Ways to Help your Child Overcome Social Anxiety PDF (Big Life Journal)
Tips for Helping Kids Develop a Growth Mindset (Greater Good Science Center)
Books
No Drama Discipline by Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson
The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson
Raising Good Humans by Hunter Clarke-Fields
Positive Parenting by Rebecca Eanes
No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline Without Shame by Janet Lansbury
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish
The Explosive Child by Ross W. Greene
Parenting from the Inside Out by Daniel J. Siegel & Mary Hartzell
The 5 Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman & Ross Campbell
Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle & Others Shine by Michele Borba
Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture by Virginia Sole-Smith
WEBSITES
Frisco ISD Home, Classroom, and Community Supports: These resources are intended to help families enhance their children’s experiences at home and in the community. These resources are housed in the Frisco ISD Special Education website but are helpful and applicable for all families. The "Emotional Health" and "Behavior Support" links may be the most helpful.
Speech Sound Development Chart
Wait Until 8th: The Wait Until 8th pledge empowers parents to rally together to delay giving children a smartphone until at least the end of 8th grade.
Common Sense Media: Most technology wasn't built with kids in mind. We're on a mission to change that. We believe in media that inspires and entertains families of all kinds. In technology that protects privacy and supports communities. In learning tools that prepare students and teachers for success in a connected world. Discover how we're working to make the digital world better for kids and families:
Discover our media ratings and reviews at Common Sense Media
Find our curriculum and classroom resources at Common Sense Education
See our most recent research on the impact of media on kids
Explore our advocacy efforts around digital equity and tech accountability
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