Guidance Department

Resources for Parents

• Character Counts

• This link provides information about the Six Pillars of Character which forms the basis for our weekly character education lessons for our elementary level students.
   

• Bucket Fillers

• This link provides information and resources behind the bucket filling concept. This book and related activities are shared with all Hanover Township elementary students as part of the character education lessons.
   

• Bullying Information

• This website gives helpful information on bullying including cyberbullying. Learn about the warning signs if a child is being bullied or if a child is bullying others, how to talk to children about bullying, and prevention ideas.
   

• Eating Disorders

• Information on eating disorders including the definition, symptoms, and prevention.
   

• Grief/Loss Information

• This website provides lots of information, resources, and support for coping during loss and difficult times. Topics include helping children cope with death, divorce, bullying, self-injury, and eating disorders. It also lists books for children and adults as well as bereavement support groups in New Jersey.
   

• Kids Health

• This is an excellent website for parents, educators, teens, and kids focusing on children’s health and development. It includes vast information on school, family life, emotions, and behaviors.
   

• Parenting Information

• This website focuses on a positive parenting approach and includes information to help children succeed. Here you will find downloadable resources, like tip sheets, discussion guides, activities, and fact sheets.
   

• Self-Injury

• Information on self-injury including the definition, symptoms, and prevention.
   

• Tips for Parents

• This website provides articles for parents, giving practical advice on how to give children the best possible start in life. Topics covered include character building, health awareness, study habits and a series of how to guides for a variety of leisure activities.