Parent Resources

Remember: everyone in the classroom has a story that leads to misbehavior or defiance. Nine times out of ten, the story behind the misbehavior won’t make you angry.

It will break your heart.

Annette Breaux

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Trauma Informed Practices

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Dual Immersion

ONLINE RESOURCES FOR CAREGIVERS/PARENTS

Community Resources/Agencies

www.atcaa.org To help individuals in Amador and Tuolumne counties toward self-sufficiency. “People Helping People”

Center for a Non Violent Community – Education, resources, and counseling for survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.

Ices agency.org Infant/Child Enrichment Services, Inc. was created to provide a variety of child care and parenting support services to families in Tuolumne and Mariposa counties.

Early-childhood-services Head Start Pre School information

Mentoring-Works Mentoring Works matches caring adults in a One-On-One relationship with children ages 7-17 identified as at-risk, to serve as friends, guides, and positive role models.

tuolumnecounty.ca.gov Tuolumne County Youth Centers

http://www.tcsos.us Tuolumne County Superintendent of School Office

Family Concerns

5 Steps to help your troubled teens – Parent and Teen resources page

positive_language.pdf Use Positive Language to Improve Your Child’s Behavior

http://www.parenttoolkit.com This toolkit will help you navigate your child’s journey from pre-kindergarten through high school. It is designed to help you track and support progress at each stage.

sleepfoundation.org Sleep problems/disorders are prevalent in children. Poor sleep can lead to mood swings, behavioral problems and cognitive problems that impact their ability to learn in school.

webmd.com/parenting/guide/sleep-children – How Much Sleep do Children Need?

http://kidshealth.org/parent/ – Website for children’s health and development.

Mental Health

ADD/ADHD

ADHD and You – ADHD information and help for home, school, etc.
ADD.org – Support for a like minded community
www.aacap.org – contains consumer-friendly definitions, answers to FAQs, resources, expert videos, and publications about ADHD.
http://chadd.org – A nonprofit organization that serves individuals with ADHD and their families. CHADD has over 200 local chapters throughout the United States that offer support for individuals, parents, teachers, and professionals.

Autism

www.aacap.org/Autism_Resource_Center – contains consumer-friendly definitions, answers to FAQs, resources, expert videos, and publications about Autism.
http://autism.asu.edu Arizona State University – Autism / Aspergers Research Program
https://www.autismspeaks.org Autism Speaks is a leading autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.
http://www.aspergersyndrome.org A resource for families, individuals, and medical professionals who deal with the challenges of Asperger Syndrome, Autism, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder/ Not Otherwise Specified (PDD/NOS).

Anxiety
www.aacap.org – contains consumer-friendly definitions, answers to FAQs, resources, expert videos, and publications about anxiety.
http://www.adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/children – Anxiety and Depression Association of America

Depression
www.aacap.org/AACAP/Depression_Resource_Center – contains consumer-friendly definitions, answers to FAQs, resources, expert videos, and publications about depression.
Black dog video – Four-minute video describing depression symptoms and treatments.

Bipolar
www.aacap.org/Bipolar_Disorder_Resource_Center – contains consumer-friendly definitions, answers to FAQs, resources, expert videos, and publications about

Relaxation/Mindfulness
Jar of Water Demonstation – One-minute explanation about mindfulness.
3 Minute Breathing– Three-minute Breathing Exercise for relaxation.
Waterfall – Three-minute waterfall relaxation video.
Three-minute mindfulness meditation – guided relaxation video
Guided meditation for parents and children – Mediation for parents and child to do together.