Parent Resources

General Parenting and Child Development

1. Child Mind Institute

   • Provides resources on child development, mental health, and parenting strategies.

   • childmind.org

2. Parenting Tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

   • Tips on a wide range of topics, from behavior and discipline to health and safety.

   • healthychildren.org

3. PBS Parents

   • Articles, videos, and activities to support early learning, emotional well-being, and parenting.

   • pbs.org/parents

Social-Emotional Learning and Behavior

1. Zones of Regulation – Parent Resources

   • Information on the Zones of Regulation framework and tips for helping children manage emotions.

   • zonesofregulation.com/parent-resources

2. Big Life Journal

   • Growth mindset and resilience resources, including free worksheets and activities for kids.

   • biglifejournal.com

3. Positive Discipline

   • Tools for fostering respectful, cooperative, and positive relationships with children.

   • positivediscipline.com

Bullying Prevention

1. StopBullying.gov

   • Federal resources for understanding, preventing, and responding to bullying.

   • stopbullying.gov

2. PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center

   • Resources for parents, including tips for talking to kids about bullying and how to handle it.

   • pacerkidsagainstbullying.org

Mental Health and Emotional Well-being

1. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

   • Information on mental health conditions and guidance for parents on supporting a child’s mental health.

   • nami.org

2. KidsHealth – Mental Health

   • Offers articles on various mental health topics for kids, from stress and anxiety to friendships and emotions.

   • kidshealth.org

3. Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)

   • Resources for understanding childhood anxiety and strategies for managing it.

   • adaa.org

Learning and School Success

1. Understood.org

   • Support for parents of children with learning and attention issues like ADHD and dyslexia.

   • understood.org

2. Common Sense Media

   • Reviews and advice on children’s media (apps, games, TV shows) and online safety tips.

   • commonsensemedia.org

3. National PTA – Parent’s Guide to Student Success

   • Resources to support your child’s academic growth in alignment with school standards.

   • pta.org