Utah Afterschool Network
The Utah Afterschool Network (UAN) is a non-profit organization established in 2005 by a consortium of over 100 afterschool practitioners, youth advocates, and leaders of state agencies. We work to connect key decision makers and resources to establish statewide structures that foster policies committed to funding and sustaining quality afterschool/out-of-school time programming.
Source: utahafterschool.org
Bullying Issues
Resources for parents to help their kids if they are the bullied, the bully, or someone witnessing bulling. Dispells myths and offers helpful techniques for preventing bullying
Source: centerforparentingeducation.org
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
This nonprofit organization for Autism and Asperger education, support, and solutions has a mission to Provide the Opportunity for everyone living with Autism, Asperger Syndrome and other related disorders to achieve their fullest potential, by enriching the Autism and Asperger community with education, training, accessible resources, and partnerships with local and national projects.
Source: www.usautism.org
UEN
Homework help and resources for elementary aged students and their parents.
Source: 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
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
Stepfamilies
Healthy Relationships Utah offers free research-based relationship education courses throughout the state of Utah as part of Utah State University Extension.
Source: extension.usu.edu
Reading Tips for Parents of Preschoolers
A website that offers tips to parents about making reading an enjoyable learning experience for young children. This page also offers Spanish resources.
Source: readingrockets.org
http://www.readingrockets.org/article/reading-tips-parents-preschoolers
Reading Development
From kindergarten through third grade, children progress from reading simple picture books containing only a few words per page to reading chapter books that contain only a few pictures. Children learn new reading skills each year. Most children in kindergarten through grade three go through these stages of reading development:
Source: pbs.org
http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/reading-language/reading-milestones/reading-development/
Temperament Overview
A web article detailing the ten temperament traits and why they are important in understanding children and young adults.
Source: centerforparentingeducation.org









