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Greater Good Parenting: Raising Caring, Courageous Kids

Greater Good Parenting: Raising Caring, Courageous Kids

Parents want to raise kind, caring, courageous children but few feel like they know precisely how to do that. In order to help bridge the gap between research and the daily lives of parents, the Greater Good Science Center, supported by the John Templeton Foundation, launched an initiative with three components to help parents raise kids of high character who treat others with compassion and respect.

The GGSC has developed a range of new resources sharing with parents the top research and best practices on raising children who are supportive of others and committed to something bigger than themselves. This includes publishing dozens of new articles for parents on Greater Good, creating several practical exercises for parents to try with their kids on Greater Good in Action, and producing a series of short videos designed for mobile devices and social media to reach busy parents on-the-go.

Sesame Street in Communities

This website provides information, videos and activities on a variety of topics to support families and care providers in teaching young children. Information may be geared to either care providers or families and activities can be selected by age group. Topics range from routines and exploring emotions to autism, divorce, incarceration and homelessness. Available in both English and Spanish.

eParent.Com

eParent.com is an online multi-media company dedicated to be the ultimate resource for everything related to the special needs community. Providing practical advice, emotional support, current trending news and educational information to empower caregivers and families of children and adults with disabilities and special healthcare needs. As well as to the physicians, allied health care professionals, and educational professionals who are involved in their care and development.

Understood

Parents want the best for their children. We do, too. For the first time ever, 15 nonprofit organizations have joined forces to support parents of the one in five children with learning and attention issues throughout their journey.

With the right support, parents can help children unlock their strengths and reach their full potential. With state-of-the-art technology, personalized resources, free daily access to experts, a secure online community, practical tips and more, Understood aims to be that support.

Free Things and Grants for Kids with Special Needs

We always want to provide the best for our kids, but somehow, the pressure is even greater when our kids have special needs. Of course, there are direct costs, such as the need for medical equipment to make their lives easier, but we also want to provide them with happy memories to at least partly make up for the tough times they experience at a very young age. Fortunately, there’s no need to feel all alone. There are some marvelous organizations out there that really want to help. Why not give them an opportunity to do so? Are you managing just fine on your own? Consider donating to these worthy causes instead.

49 Phrases to Calm an Anxious Child

It happens to every child in one form or another – anxiety. As parents, we would like to shield our children from life’s anxious moments, but navigating anxiety is an essential life skill that will serve them in the years to come. In the heat of the moment, try these simple phrases to help your children identify, accept, and work through their anxious moments.

Parent Companion: First Five Years

  • The Four Stages of Adaptation: Stage 1 Surviving
    The Four Stages of Adaptation model was developed by Dr. Nancy Miller, a psychotherapist and social worker. She worked with four moms over a period of five years and distilled their experiences into the book Nobody’s Perfect: Living and Growing with Children Who Have Special Needs. The model came from conversations with the moms, experiences working with families, and the writings of many parents and professionals.

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) For Families

This section of the National Association for the Education of Young Children website provides practical information, advice, including how to find quality child care, and resources directed toward parents.

Love in A Different Language: Open Letter to Paraprofessionals

To the Teacher’s Aide in my Son’s Special Education Classroom: I see what you are doing. This letter acknowledges the very important role of paraprofessionals in supporting children with special needs in the classroom.

Native American Parent Technical Assistance Center (NAPTAC)

NAPTAC is a project within EPICS to provide training and technical assistance to Parent Training Information Centers (PTI’s) and Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRC’s) nationwide on providing effective, culturally responsive services to Native American families of children with disabilities, as well as youth with disabilities.