Resources for Families

Welcome to Parent Perk Station! Here you'll find helpful resources to support your child's success.

Parenting Tips

• Talk with your child about their day--every day!

• Set consistent routines for homework and bedtime.

• Praise effort, not just results.

Helpful Links

 Mental Health & Social-Emotional Support

• Child Mind Institute's Family Resource Center:

  • Link: https://childmind.org/resources/

  • (Info on child mental health, behavior, and learning challenges.)

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Kids, Teens, and Young Adults:

  • Link: https://www.nami.org/kids-teens-and-young-adults/

  • (Resources for supporting a child with mental health symptoms and finding care.)

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Immediate Help):

  • Resource: Call or Text 988 (24/7)

• Crisis Text Line (Immediate Help):

  • Resource: Text TALK to 741741 (24/7)

 Bullying & Safety Resources

• StopBullying.Gov - What You Can Do (Parents):

  • Link: https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources/what-you-can-do

  • (Advice on recognizing signs, talking to your child, and working with the school.)

• Common Sense Media:

  • Link: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/

  • (Reviews and ultimate guides for parents on movies, apps, social media, and screen time.)

Academic & Learning Support

• Khan Academy - Khan for Families:

  • Link: https://www.khanacademy.org/khan-for-parents

  • (Free courses and guides to help parents support their student learners at home.)

General Parenting & Family Well-Being

• HealthyChildren.org (American Academy of Pediatrics):

  • Link: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/Pages/default.aspx

  • (Trusted information on child health, development, and wellness from pediatricians.)

• Zero To Three (Development Focus):

  • Link: https://www.zerotothree.org/

  • (Resources on the healthy development of infants and toddlers, applicable to early elementary.)