Parent Resources

Anxiety/Emotions

For Kids With Anxiety, Parents Learn to Let Them Face Their Fears

What Parents Can Do To Avoid Passing Anxiety On To Their Kids

How to Help Kids Deal With Embarrassment

Dealing With Difficult Emotions: Helping Kids Develop Self-Regulation Skills

Helping Your Child Cope with Anxiety

Specific Disabilities

Fostering Motivation in Kids With Learning and Attention Problems

Connecticut Department of Eduction Special Education Resources 

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Resources

Free ZOOM Dance Classes for Children With Disabilities

Trauma

American Psychological Association -Helping with Distress After Shooting

How to Help Your Child Deal with School Shootings

NASP - Talking with Children About Violence

CT State Department of Education Resources for Addressing Trauma, Violence, and Grief

NASP - Vulnerable Students in Stressful Times - Tips for Parents 

Racism and Violence: How to Help Kids Handle the News (Child Mind Institute)

Helping Children Cope With Frightening News (Child Mind Institute)

Building Resilience  

Groups/Organizations

CT Parent Advocacy Center Services and Support

Care 4 Kids - helps low to moderate income families in Connecticut pay for child care costs

Autism Society

Federation for Children with Special Needs

 Somers Comes Together (Prevention Council / Substance Abuse Resources)

Connecticut Family Support Network