Parent Resources
Parenting classes
for parents of children of all ages who need to develop empathy for children's experiences and a thorough understanding of age-appropriate behaviors. No eligibility requirement or referral required.
Available from CARE of SE Michigan, (586) 541-2273. or visit their website at https://www.careofsem.com/parenting-services/
Right Connection – Macomb County (has many topics/resources available)
2-1-1 Southeastern Michigan (formerly United Way; has many resources available)
https://www.navigateresources.net/uwse/Resources.aspx?z;;0;;N;0;2190;0
CHADD-Children and Adults with Attention Hyper Activity Disorder
Autism Alliance of Michigan-Autism resources
Child Mind Institute
childmind.org/guide/parents-guide-to-problem-behavior/
Great Schools.org: Parenting Cue Cards
https://www.greatschools.org/gk/cue-cards/
Covid 19
CDC Helping Children Coronavirus 2019
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/talking-with-children.html
Trauma in Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic (nyulangone.org)
https://nyulangone.org/news/trauma-children-during-covid-19-pandemic
A Guide to Self-Care for Parents: Why Making Time For Yourself Matters (Waterford.org)
https://www.waterford.org/education/self-care-for-parents/
The Importance of Self-Care
https://www.bethe1to.com/the-importance-of-self-care
Behavior is Communication.pdfTantrums, Tears, and Tempers: Behavior is communication
Behavior is how your child may tell you something that cannot be told in words. Source: Pacer Center, Inc.
DIY Ways to Meet a Child's Sensory Needs at Home
Occupational therapists and trauma-informed teachers weigh in on how to create sensory tools and spaces with what you have at home. Source: Edutopia.orgLearning and Challening Behaviors.pdfVirtual learning & Challenging Behaviors
Virtual learning can be overwhelming and challenging. Here are some ideas to consider. Source: Pacer Center, Inc.
MIBest1.pdfMiBest2.pdf