21 Questions to Ask Kids After School (iMOM) NEW! Safe and Smart Streaming for Kids (Octane Seating) This is a great resource that offers parents evaluations of the major streaming services in terms of the content they offer for kids but it also offers specific guidance for setting up parental controls on each msajor service. Theree is also a cost analysis.
Social Emotional Screening for Young Children(Boone County Early Childhood Coalition) This free online instrument The Survey of Wellbeing of Young Children helps parents do an initial survey of their child to assess if there are any risk factors include social emotional health. The brief tool is easy to fill out by parents and caregivers.
What our faith teaches us about hope.build. plant. grow. is a free faith formation program for schools, parishes, and families. Engaging lesson plans pair scriptural readings with children's literature and experiential education. build. plant. grow. aims to promote the spiritual and character development of children ages 5 to 13 years.
7 Lies Christian Parents Believe (Relevant) An article about the positive influences parents have on the spiritual lives of their young children.
Is it possible to go to Mass with Kids? Tips for taking your family to Church. (Catholic Link) In this article Becky Roach outlines 11 tips that will help families with small children get everyone to Mass and even possibly have them get something out of it. She is realistic about her suggestions and she offers them in a humorous way.
National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families ZERO TO THREE is a national, nonprofit organization that informs, trains, and supports professionals, policymakers, and parents in their efforts to improve the lives of infants and toddlers. Our mission is to promote the health and development of infants and toddlers.
Parent Further (Search Institute) ParentFurther provides practical, everyday parenting tips and helpful advice for difficult situations. ParentFurther helps parents teach their kids positive values; set clear boundaries and enforce reasonable consequences; find the support and knowledge they need to help their kids grow up successfully; and focus on the things that matter most to their family.
PBS Parents (PBS) PBS Parents is a trusted resource that’s filled with information on child development and early learning. It also serves as a parent’s window to the world of PBS KIDS, offering access to educational games and activities inspired by PBS KIDS programs. Created with input from experts in child psychology, early childhood education, media and other fields, PBS Parents provides the answers parents to be their child’s first, best teacher.