Parent Resources

Education Tips for Parents - How you can support your child and be an active part of your child's education.

Child Safety Information- Home Alone Policy (According to the Department of Family and Children Services):

• Age 8 or under: Should never be home alone.
• Niños menores de 8 años: Nunca deben estar solos en la casa
• Age 9-12: Can stay alone up to 2 hours
• Niños de 9-12: Pueden estar solos en casa por solo 2 horas
• Age 13 and over: Can stay alone up to 12 hours and can perform the role of babysitter.
• Niños de 13 años o mas: Pueden estar en la casa solos por hasta 12 horas y puede ser niñeros(as).

Resources for Parents Who Use Facebook and/or Whose Children Use Facebook

17 Apps and Websites Kids Are Heading to After Facebook  - Information About Popular Social Media Sites  

Stop Bullying - What parents should know and what to do about bullying and cyberbullying. 

Common Sense Media- Provides information about media and technology to help families make smart choices raising children. 

Professional Parenting Advice and Child Behavior Information  

Child Growth and Development- Helpful information about the health and development of children.

Empowering Parents- Free customizable behavior, chore and homework charts.

Children's And Adolescents' Mental Health - Features information on children's mental health and the importance of school counseling programs

Parent News - Provides professional advice on specific parenting questions and concerns

NASP Presentation - NASP has released a presentation for teachers and parents on helping children cope.