Resources You Might Find Helpful

Shrink in the Classroom Addresses different anxiety disorders and how to address them in and outside the classroom. Some good basic information.	Back to School Anxiety Good ideas for parents in helping a child deal with school anxiety.
Parent Resource Site Good general site for parenting help and ideas.	Teaching Children to Be Responsible A good website with thoughtful ideas about encouraging responsible behavior.
Asset Development in Children from the Search Institute. You will find ways to encourage your child to build assets that help them to avoid making risk choices. The more assets, the less likely a teen is to engage in risky behaviors.	Teaching Tolerance Be sure to check out this website with great ideas for helping your children to be more accepting of others with different cultural backgrounds.
Diversity Calendar Contains cultural observances by month, ethnicity, nationality, or religion. Summaries of holiday observances are included with links and reading.	Parenting on Track parent series with Vicki Hoefle, parent educator noted for humor and engaging classes. Course to be offered again in fall 2008. Register at SharedVentures.net once it is announced. Maddie has two copies of The Parent's Handbook by the Dinkmeyers and McKay that Vicki referenced in the class. Available to borrow, a really helpful resource.