From internet safety to healthy communication, here is a list of online resources to help you support your child.
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Coronavirus Resource to Help Kids Cope
Parent Resources
Homework
Internet Safety
Spanish: http://www.connectsafely.org/wp-content/uploads/mobile_spanish.pdf
For More Information about Depression and Suicide Prevention (Ann Marie's Law)
For More Information about CSA Prevention Education (Erin's Law)
- Parent Tool Kit - http://www.parenttoolkit.com/
- Positive Parenting Tips for Middle Childhood - http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/childdevelopment/positiveparenting/index.html
- Guide to Parenting Teens - http://www.boystown.org/parenting/guides/parenting-teens
- Guide to Parenting Through a Crisis - http://www.boystown.org/parenting/guides/crisis
- Guide to Parenting Today's Family (single families, divorce, blended families, grandparents) - http://www.boystown.org/parenting/guides/todays-family
- Talking with your child about school - http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/going-to-school/talking-with-kids-about-school/questions/
Homework
- 10 Homework Help Tips - http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/homework-project-tips/10-homework-help-tips
- Helping with Homework - http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/going-to-school/supporting-your-learner/homework-help/
Internet Safety
- Chatting With Kids about Being Online - http://www.onguardonline.gov/articles/pdf-0001-netcetera.pdf
- A Parent's Guide to Mobile Phones
Spanish: http://www.connectsafely.org/wp-content/uploads/mobile_spanish.pdf
- A Parent's Guide to Snapchat - http://www.connectsafely.org/wp-content/uploads/snapchat_parents_guide.pdf
- A Parent's Guide to Instagram - http://www.connectsafely.org/wp-content/uploads/instagram_guide.pdf
- How to Restrict Your Child's App Purchasing by Age Content - http://www.bewebsmart.com/ipod-ipad-iphone/how-to-restrict-apps-by-rating/
- Available Apps to Restrict Phone Usage: http://www.phonesheriff.com/ and http://www.mmguardian.com/
For More Information about Depression and Suicide Prevention (Ann Marie's Law)
- The AnnMarie Foundation has been established with the mission to prevent youth suicide and bullying by increasing internet safety through awareness and education.
- Website- annmarie.foundation
- The Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text 741741 from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.
- The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24/7.
- The Crisis Line of Will and Grundy Counties provides a 24/7 comprehensive suicide hotline that provides information, referrals, telephone counseling, suicide prevention, and suicide intervention.
- http://www.willfinduhelp.org
For More Information about CSA Prevention Education (Erin's Law)
- Erin's Law was developed to ensure school districts teach children to tell on anyone who tries to touch their private parts. - http://erinslaw.org/