resources for Tippit parents
"Even as kids reach adolescence, they need more than ever for us to watch over them. Adolescence is not about letting go. It's about hanging on during a very bumpy ride." - Ron Taffel
We hope you find these resources helpful as you and your student navigate the bumpy road of middle school.
The Magic Red Button will lead you to information regarding transition planning, scheduling, mental health support, and information about our Tippit counseling team. We have also included our favorite parenting books; links to podcasts, videos, and workshops; and community resources below.
Our Favorite parenting Books
In teenagers, powerful emotions come with the territory. And with so many of today’s teens contending with academic pressure, social media stress, worries about the future, and concerns about their own mental health, it’s easy for them—and their parents—to feel anxious and overwhelmed. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Parents who read this book will learn:
what to expect in the normal course of adolescent emotional development and when it’s time to worry
why teens (and adults) need to understand that mental health isn’t about “feeling good” but about having feelings that fit the moment, even if those feelings are unwanted or painful
strategies for supporting teens who feel at the mercy of their emotions so they can become psychologically aware and skilled at managing their feelings
how to approach common challenges that come with adolescence, such as friction at home, spiking anxiety, risky behavior, navigating friendships and romances, the pull of social media, and many more
the best ways to stay connected to their teens and how to provide the kind of relationship that adolescents need and want
With clear, research-informed explanations alongside illuminating, real-life examples, The Emotional Lives of Teenagers gives parents the concrete, practical information they need to steady their teens through the bumpy yet transformational journey into adulthood.
How to Talk So Teens Will Listen & Listen So Teens Will Talk by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish
Filled with straightforward advice and written in their trademark, down-to-earth style sure to appeal to both parents and teens, this all-new volume offers both innovative, easy-to-implement suggestions and proven techniques to build the foundation for lasting relationships. From curfews and cliques to sex and drugs, it gives parents the tools to help their children safely navigate the often stormy years of adolescence.
Parenting Teens with Love & Logic by Jim Fay
Parenting Teens with Love and Logic, from the duo who wrote Parenting with Love and Logic, empowers parents with the skills necessary to set limits, teach important skills, and encourage decision-making in their teenagers.
Permission to Feel by Dr. Marc Brackett
In this book, Marc provides a prescription for healthy children (and their parents, teachers, and schools) in a system called RULER, a high-impact and fast-effect approach to understanding and mastering emotions that has already transformed many lives. This is a great book for any parent wanting to better understand and support your child's and your own emotional wellbeing.
Videos
Surviving Middle School Parent Edition
Community Resources
The Community Resource Guide is meant to inform families and staff about institutions and services available in our local community. Georgetown ISD does not advocate or recommend any specific agency, program, or service. This information is supplied as a reference if you choose to use it. The list of service providers furnished to you by GISD includes persons who are believed to provide services to students. This list is assembled as a courtesy and is not a complete or comprehensive list of providers.
The Mission of The Caring Place is to provide for the basic human needs of all people in our community in a welcoming, respectful and caring way.
The Locker can help meet the needs of students with clothing, shoes, hygiene items, and school supplies. Please reach out to your counselor to make a request or learn more about the program, including volunteer and donatin opportunities, by clicking the link below.
The Backpack Buddies program provides a weekly bag of snacks and food items for students to take home. Food is donated and packed by local volunteers and churches to support students and families across GISD. Reach out to your school counselor for more information about this program.