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)
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.)
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.)
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.)