Summer Passport Program
My Discovery Destination’s Summer Passport Program 2021 brings together businesses, community organizations, city departments, schools, key leaders, and families in a fun, creative way to reinforce family bonds, and when families are stronger, communities are stronger! Getting started could not be easier!
The Summer Passport 2021 program offers over 100 FREE family experiences available on two platforms–web and app–to accommodate differing needs and interests of families. Regardless of which one you choose, the ready-to-play adventures can help keep your kids’ bodies active and minds engaged while also building healthy family relationships one adventure at a time.
Source: My Discovery Destination!
SafeUT
The SafeUT Crisis Text and Tip Line is a statewide service that provides real-time crisis intervention to youth through texting and a confidential tip program – right from your smartphone. Licensed clinicians in our 24/7 CrisisLine call center respond to all incoming chats, texts, and calls by providing:
Source: healthcare.utah.edu
https://healthcare.utah.edu/uni/programs/safe-ut-smartphone-app/
Prevent Gang Involvement
A list of what parents can do to prevent gang involvement
Source: floridagangreduction.com
http://www.floridagangreduction.com/flgangs.nsf/pages/Parents
Utah Suicide Prevention
The Utah Suicide Prevention Coalition is a partnership of community members, suicide survivors, service providers, researchers, and others dedicated to saving lives and advancing suicide prevention efforts in Utah.
Source: utahsuicideprevention.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
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
Substance abuse
Learn more about adolescent substance abuse issues and ways to prevent it.
Source: hhs.gov
http://www.hhs.gov/ash/oah/adolescent-health-topics/substance-abuse/#.VCwqDfldWSp
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
Rad Kids
A website for a program to help empower parents and children to protect themselves against violence or harm.
Source: radkids.org
FBI
Get advice and information to help protect your children from dangers lurking in both the online and offline
Source: fbi.gov