Resources for Parents

Empower Yourself with Knowledge!

We've collected information for parents and other adults that are shaping the future of our youth. Knowledge is power! Below you'll find videos from LEAD programs, articles and notes from our expert presenters, recommended books, and links to relevant and useful websites.

For All Ages

• Just Because It's Not Wrong, Doesn't Make It Right, Video of Barbara Coloroso, Keynote Speaker at LEAD's Parent University 2010
• The Bully, the Bullied and the Bystander, Video of Barbara Coloroso at LEAD's Parent University 2010 and more
• Mindfulness-- Nurturing the Inner Lives of Our Children, Video of Dr. Jenny Wojcik at LEAD's Parent University 2010 and more
• Different Learners: Identifying, Preventing, and Treating Your Child's Learning Problems, Recommended Summer Reading
• Money Savvy Generation, local expert Susan Beacham shares resources for parents including a sample allowance contact!
• Most Valuable Parents - Search Institute, recommended website with "everyday steps for raising successful kids".
• www.kidshealth.org, Check-out the sections for parents, kids, and teens!

Just for Boys

• Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys, By Dr. Michael J. Thompson, LEAD Parent University 2009 Keynote Speaker(Recomended Summer Reading)

Just for Girls

• Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters, By Meg Meeker(Recomended Summer Reading)

For Younger Children, Pre-School to Grade 4

• Kids, Parents and Technology, By Dr. Eitan D. Schwarz (Recomended Summer Reading and fall program)
• How to Have Great Communication with Your Kids without Losing Your Mind, Fall 2010 program with speaker Michael Brandwein
• Setting Limits and Consequences, Video of Diane Busch at LEAD's Parent University 2010 and more
• Teaching Kids to Care: Nurturing Character and Compassion, Video of Dr. Penny Robbins at LEAD's Parent University 2010 and more

For Middle School, Grades 5-8

• Resilience: How to Nurture and Develop Your Teen’s Inner Self. Join the discussion(anonymous blog) with social worker Debbie Gross
• Connecting with Your Teen: Simple Strategies
• "Being Perfect"-Helping Your Child Accept and Learn From Mistakes, Anonymous BLOG with Dr. Heather Hale & Todd Nahigian
• Family Values: Relationships and Discipline, with VIDEO of LEAD Middle School Series Facilitator Peggy Kubert on Decision Making Skills and Discipline
• "Emotional "Triggers" for Child and Parent, Anonymous BLOG with Dr. Heather Hale & Todd Nahigian
• Holding the Line on Risky Behavior, Video of Diane Busch at LEAD's Parent University 2010 and more
• A Parent's Guide to the Teen Brain
• Adolescent Moods and Emotions: Can We Really Prevent Depression?,, Video of Dr. Kate Stroud at LEAD's Parent University 2010 and more
• www.thecoolspot.gov THE YOUNG TEEN'S place for info on alcohol & resisting peer pressure
• www.family.samhsa.gov -- Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy and Drug Free: Family Guide, recommended website for families

For High School, Teenagers

• Facebook -- Help Your Teens Control Their Privacy, 3 Simple Rules
• Meaningful Connections with Your Teenager, Video of Jean Odwazny and Gretchen Wooldridge at LEAD's Parent University 2010
• Holding the Line on Risky Behavior, Video of Diane Busch at LEAD's Parent University 2010 and more
• Adolescent Moods and Emotions: Can We Really Prevent Depression?, Video of Dr. Kate Stroud at LEAD's Parent University 2010
• Teens Health on Drugs & Alcohol, FOR TEENS great information from a teen's perspective
• A Parent's Guide to the Teen Brain
• Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy and Drug Free: Family Guide, recommended website for families
• Surprising Facts about Teen Marijuana Use on teenvoque.com
• Top Ten Questions for Parents and Other Adults to Ask Themselves
• Safe Parties Agreement
• Signs and Symptoms of Substance Abuse

We want to provide you with information you can use now. We'll continue to update and revise this Resources webpage and welcome your suggestions.