Parent & Guardian Resources

211info connects people with community resources throughout Lane County. Visit their website here , or call 2-1-1, text your zip code to 898211, or email help@211info.org to contact a community information specialist. Support is confidential and language interpreters are available by phone.

The Child and Adolescent Network's Crisis Response Program provides support and help to families when their child is experiencing a mental health crisis. Visit their website for more information here. The hotline for crisis support is 1-888-989-9990. It is free and available 24/7.

For crisis support, call the community crisis hotline at 541-687-4000/toll free at 1-800-422-7558. For mobile crisis intervention, contact CAHOOTS by calling the police non-emergency numbers 541-726-3714 (Springfield) & 541-682-5111 (Eugene). Services available 24/7. Visit their website here to access more community crisis lines and resources.

Oregon Family Support Network (OFSN) initiative providing a support network for families. Visit their website here.

Lane Kids is a local non-profit with parenting info that connects families to activities and resources in Lane County. Visit their website here.

Parenting Now! is a local non-profit providing parenting resources and classes. Visit their website here.

In this 2 1/2 minutes clip, Daniel Siegel explains the hand model of the brain, otherwise known as "flipping our lid".

To learn more, visit: https://www.drdansiegel.com/home/

This two-page handout explains what Emotion Coaching is, why it's important, and the steps to take with your children.

Curious to learn more? Consider reading the book here.

Take a look at how to foster a growth mindset within your children.

Click here to access tips and tricks such as using warnings for transitions, the do's of language versus the don'ts, giving attention to positive behavior, and more.

Click here to access free tipsheets for making challenging events easier, social stories to help children learn and understand expectations, and activities, materials, and tools to promote self-regulation and problem-solving (found at the bottom of the page under the "Related Resources" section).

Second Step is the Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum Bethel School District utilizes within classrooms. They are offering free online content for families during Covid-19.

GoNoodle offers a hub of free videos created by child development experts.

This can support you and your children with self-regulation! You can model how it's used.

Utilize this poster when talking with your kids about how they can self-regulate and cope at school. What other ideas do they have?

Watch this video with your children to help them learn what it means to "flip your lid" and how our brains work!

This 2 1/2 minute video provides an animated explanation on how mindfulness can empower us. Watch this with your child to help start a conversation about practicing mindfulness.

Looking for a good book that will support you with child behavior? We highly recommend The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel. This workbook has a lot of the information and includes activities you and your children can complete together.

Listen to this talk with your children to help them understand the idea of a growth mindset.

Follow along with your children to this story and exercises that will support with self-regulation.

Meditation 101

Learn more about meditation with this 2 minute beginner's guide animation.

Need ideas for self-care? Take a look.

For yourself, your kids, or the whole family.

Take some time to reflect on your 8 dimensions of wellness and create a plan that will help you live a more satisfying life.

Check out this virtual self-care room we've created with links to various activities. Click on the arrow in the upper right hand corner to expand the room, then click on any item to be redirected to another webpage.

This 1 minute video provides tips for talking with you kids about race and racism in the wake of George Floyd.

Click here to read Aha! Parenting's article that includes helpful ideas for conversation with children of differing ages.

Explore gender identity, gender expression, attraction and more with your child!

4 tips for helping kids have positive friendships & treat others with respect.

Teaching kids about boundaries and body safety. For more resources, visit Darkness to Light.

11 Ways for Teaching Kids to Be Inclusive of Others

Talking to Kids About Bullying

Learn about the signs that a child may be experiencing bullying, and how to start the conversation.

5 Key Messages About Bullying

Sharing important messages to kids about bullying.

Specific examples of ways you can keep your children and others children safe.

This handout has tips for starting the conversation, info for different ages of children, and what to do if disclosure happens.

Short article about following a child's lead, with links to more great resources.

NetSmartz provides age-appropriate videos and activities to help teach children to be safer online with the goal of helping them become more aware of potential online risks and empowering them to help prevent victimization by making safer choices on- and offline.

A story about the beauty of being yourself.

A story about how all types of families are special.

A story about gender identity.

A story about racism.

A story about acceptance, respect, kindness, and loving who you are.

A story about bullying.