HCS Parent Portal

Parent Webinars

Free online learning opportunities.

HCS Parent Curriculum Connection

Family Support

Here are links for local services and family support resources.

Community Resources

CHKD - Community Connections Parenting and Professional Resources (Sept-Dec 2023)

Healthy Families Parenting Classes

Hampton's Community Wellness Project

Healthy Families to Go

Foodbank of the Virginia Peninsula

Thrive Peninsula

Community Resources list (by region)

Five Loaves Pantry

http://www.hampton.k12.va.us/community/beyondthebell.html

Resources to Connect with Teens

Snapchat 101: A Helpful Guide for Parents of Teens

25 Gen Z Slang Phrases All Parents Should Know

Resources from Patient First (Community Partner since 2021)

Immune Boosting Foods 

Family Health History 

Hand-washing Graphic 

Knowing When to Get Stitches 

Benefits of Farmer’s Markets 

Educational Resources 

From math websites to tips to support learning at home, here are links for websites and handouts that provide academic strategies and tips.

Reading

• Youtube: 300 Sight Words 

Math

• Math Tutorials

• Watch "Rounding Decimals" on YouTube

Learning at home

• FREE Educational Apps for Kids

• 5 Questions Every Parent Should Ask Their Kids The First Week of School

• Barnes and Noble Storytime

• What Parents Can Do to Help Their Children Get Organized

• The Parent's Guide to Google Classroom

• 10 Apps for Parents to Monitor Kids Mobile Use

• 15 After-School Chores for Kids of All Ages

• Screen Time During the Coronavirus Crisis

Virtual/Distance Learning Resources

• 6 Tips for Parents to Improve and Troubleshoot Remote Learning

• Avoiding Homeschool Burnout

• How to Combat Screen Fatigue in a Virtual Learning Environment

• Concerned about virtual learning? Tips on how to support kids at home

• The Ultimate Homeschool Supply List

• How to Help Your Child With Online Learning

• Parent's Guide to Zoom

• Homeschool Schedule for parents

• 5 Tips for Parents of Students Doing Distance Learning

• How to Create a homeschool Schedule That Works For Your Family

• A Grandparents Guide to Helping Students Succeed with Virtual Education

• The Most Important Skills for Homeschooling Parents to Have

Resources for Exceptional Learners

• Homework Strategies for Children with Learning Disabilities

• The 25 Best Sensory Toys for Kids With Special Needs

Self-Care & Mindfulness Tips

• Fun Family Fitness Activities

• Mindfulness Activities for Kids

• Mindful Alternatives to Meditation for the Whole Family

• Self Care for Parents

• Taking Care of Yourself During COVID-19

• Self-Care Is Possible During A Pandemic

• 10 Mindfulness Activities You Can Try Today

• 25 Fun Mindfulness Activities for Children & Teens

Family Fun & 

Virtual Field Trips

Painting with nature

Cooking with your kids

List of virtual field trips

Classes at Michael's 

Employment Resources 

Cox Communications - https://jobs.cox.com

The Exchange (Langley and Eustis) - www.applymyexchange.com 

Virginia Employment Commission - https://vcwpeninsula.com/customer-services-orientation/