NASP (National Association of School Psychologists) and NYASP (New York Association of School Psychologists) offer information about parenting, helping children succeed in school, mental health issues, and other relevant information.
Social Networking Sites: A Parent's Guide
The Federal Trade Commission provides important information for parents regarding children and social networking. Links to many helpful resources are included.
Information for parents and professionals about a variety of mental health and developmental issues of childhood.
CYFERnet (Children, Youth and Families Education and Resources Network) includes resources addressing the needs of children form kindergarten to eighth grade. Explore resources related to parenting the school age child, school age youth development, educational activities, enriching learning environments, site and program management, and partnerships/collaborations.
A network of young people with disabilities and social/emotional challenges.
Reading Rockets offers a wealth of reading strategies, lessons, and activities designed to help young children learn how to read and read better. These reading resources assist parents, teachers, and other educators in working with struggling readers who require additional help in reading fundamentals and comprehension skills development.
Information on many aspects of learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and other professionals.
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Information for parents and professionals about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders.
Information about childhood anxiety.
Parenting Advice, Activities for Children, Family Games & Recipes
A detailed guide that provides information about how to use Facebook safely
and how parents can communicate effectively with their children who use it.
Produced by CNN, Being 13 is a documentary about the social media use of
Teenagers. Over 200 8th grade students across the country participated in a
study, in which their social media feeds were analyzed to see what kids are
saying to each other, and why it is so important to them. The documentary
also includes interviews with parents and teenagers, providing further
understanding of social media usage among adolescents.
Tips for parents and educators to help students cope during national tragedies
and crisis situations.
Includes suggestions for speaking with your students about how to handle risky
and challenging situations.
Information about friendship groups and cliques, and what parents, educators, and peers can do to help.
National Suicide Hotline:
1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
Suicide Hotline:
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Child Protective Services Reporting:
1-800-635-1522
Child Protective Services Public Hotline:
1-800-342-3720
Mobile Crisis Team:
1-914-493-7187
Websites for parents/guardians, educators, and students about drugs and alcohol, including: information/facts about drug and alcohol use, current trends such e-cigarettes and vaping, laws pertaining to drug and alcohol use, tips for keeping students safe, and details regarding community events.
https://www.centeronaddiction.org/e-cigarettes