Teen Substance Abuse
An overview of teen substance and alcohol abuse.
Source: webmd.com
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/guide/teen-alcohol-and-drug-abuse-topic-overview
What is Bullying
This article will provide a greater understanding of each actor in the drama and what you can do to help your children.
Source: centerforparentingeducation.org
What is ADHD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a brain disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development. This website gives helpful information
Source: nimh.nih.gov
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/index.shtml
Violence Prevention Works
Resources for parents to understand the impact of bullying and how to respond to it.
Source: https://www.hazelden.org/store/publicpage/youth-prevention
Understanding Preschool Behavior
Wondering what to expect from children’s behaviour in the preschool years? There might be tantrums, habits, lying, anxiety and more. Your preschooler needs your support and encouragement to guide his behaviour in these years. This website helps parent navigate this tricky transition.
Source: raisingchildren.net
http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/preschoolers_behaviour_nutshell.html
Utah Education Network
Parent and caregiver resources to help children in school. It also includes early learning help and other websites and resources.
Source: www.uen.org
Sensory Processing Disorder
A thorough explanation and a name for the behaviors and developmental concerns that exist - which seemed almost impossible to understand or cope with.
Source: sensory-processing-disorder.com
Teens and Stress
This article helps parents know how to talk about stress with their teens. It gives helpful resources for conversation starters and statistics on teen stress related problems.
Source: apa.org
Temperament
Parenting Counts is a research-based resource developed to support parents and caregivers in raising socially and emotionally healthy children. Our approach is to provide parents, caregivers, and early learning professionals with information they can trust, understand, and use in their daily interactions with children.
Source: parentingcounts.org
Stop Bullying
When adults respond quickly and consistently to bullying behavior they send the message that it is not acceptable. Research shows this can stop bullying behavior over time. This website gives resources for understanding bullying and how to talk to your kids about it.
Source: stopbullying.gov