P.O.W.E.R. Parenting 

MISD seeks to collaborate with and support parents in their important role. The P.O.W.E.R. Parenting series is designed to serve parents with children of all ages. Join us to explore strategies to effectively communicate, understand developmental issues, provide positive discipline, and relate to your child in a more affirming manner.

Be sure to follow us on Facebook @misdparenting for helpful tools and resources.

Visit this website for more information: https://www.mckinneyisd.net/guidance-counseling/power-parenting/

Zones of Regulation:

 Check out this online mental health course for parents. Here’s the graphic in English and Spanish 

Parent Support Flyers By Topic:

Anxiety

Sleep

Resilience 

Nature

Technology

Executive Functioning

Greif

Perfectionism

Study Skills

Self-injury

Motivation

Depression

Coping Skills

Conflict Resolution

Behavior tips

Body Image

Check out MISD "parenting in color brochures"

Emotions & Self-Awareness

We all have feelings! When kids develop a strong emotional toolkit, they are better able to handle the ups and downs of life. As parents, we can help children name their feelings, understand them and develop strategies for expressing them in healthy ways.

Check out this site for emotional awareness by age:

https://www.pbs.org/parents/learn-grow/all-ages/emotions-self-awareness

Community & Counseling Resources  

The links below are provided as a resource for the families in our community. There is no intent on the part  of the McKinney Independent School District or its employees to endorse specific agencies. This list is not  inclusive of all available information or services. The parent is free to obtain suggestions from any source.  

Texas Dept. of Health & Human Services Referral Line: This line is available to provide referral and  information on topics such as mental and physical health, employment assistance and resources for  meeting basic needs. Line is available 24/7.  

http://www.211texas.org/ or Call: 2-1-1 or 877-541-7905 

Disaster Distress Helpline: This line is accessible 24/7 to provide crisis counseling and support to people  experiencing distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.  

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline or Call: 800-985-5990 

McKinney Youth Resource Guide: Provides information on local counseling and community resources.  https://volunteermckinney.org/youth/ 

One Heart McKinney: Provides information about local resources, including food, jobs, and housing. Click  on the menu in the top right corner of the page for information in English or Spanish:  https://www.oneheartmckinney.com/ 

Non-Profit Family Counseling Resources:  

Harold Murphy Counseling Center (MISD Partnership): McKinney ISD and the Department of Counseling at  Texas A&M University-Commerce have partnered together to open the Harold Murphy Counseling Center  (HMCC). The HMCC provides valuable counseling to MISD students Pre-K-12th grade and their family  members as well as our MISD staff. Please see your school counselor or administrator for details. Harold Murphy offers free sessions for MISD students and staff.

Telebehavioral Health (MISD Partnership): McKinney ISD and Children’s Health Virtual Care have  partnered together provide telephonic referral supports and virtual counseling services. Please see your  school counselor or administrator for details. 

Lifepath Systems: Lifepath is a community based, non-profit organization that serves as the local behavioral  health authority in Collin County. Lifepath provides comprehensive mental and behavioral health care  services to families. Clinics are located in McKinney and Plano. The Mobile Crisis Line is available 24/7.  http://www.lifepathsystems.org/ or Call: 877-422-5939 

Journey of Hope Grief Support Center: Provides support at no cost for children, teens, young adults and  their families as they learn to mourn the death or impending death of their loved one in a safe, caring and  nurturing environment. Clinics are located in Plano and Frisco.  

http://johgriefsupport.org/ or Call: 972- 964-1600 

Online Resources: 

Here for Texas: https://www.granthalliburton.org/herefortexas 

National Child Traumatic Stress Network: http://www.nctsn.org/ 

CDC-Caring for Children in a Disaster: https://www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/index.html A Child in Grief: http://www.achildingrief.com/ 

National Center for Victims of Crime: http://victimsofcrime.org/

Additional Resources:

• To locate a Mobile Pantry near your home using our Mobile Pantry search engine:  https://ntfb.org/mobile-pantry/

• To locate a food pantry/homeless shelter/soup kitchen near your home using our Partner Agency search engine: https://www.ntfb.org/agencies

• SNAP Benefits - You can reach out to snap@ntfb.org or call 214-269-0906 for more details.

• 2-1-1 Texas is a program of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. It's committed to helping Texas citizens connect with the services like food, clothing and other needs. For your families to use this serve they just need to dial 2-1-1 on any phone and they will be connected to a person who can help them find what they need. This resource is available in 90 languages. For more details go to: https://www.211texas.org/211/

• Parent Guidance- Visit the website https://parentguidance.org/ for a free “ask a therapist” column AND 20+ video based courses!

Stress Management Websites: 

https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management 

http://ggia.berkeley.edu/

http://www.mindfulnesscds.com/

http://www.drdansiegel.com/home/

http://www.mindyeti.com

Scheduling & Family Life Websites: 

http://thefamilydinnerproject.org/

https://www.yourbestfamily.com/creating-a-family-tech-plan.html 

http://www.cozi.com/

Stress Management Apps:Pacifica; Headspace; My Mood Tracker; SAM; or 

these others