Parenting Information

(written during my time as the Lower School Counselor, information applicable to other divisions forthcoming)

Book List
Books for Parents and Children on Varying Topics

Counseling Corner
Family Time
Coping with Grief and Loss
Moving On (saying "good-bye" to an important experience)
Relax and Enjoy the Holiday Season
Teasing
The First Six Weeks of School
The ABC's of Parenting
"Where Do Babies Come From?"

Family Meetings
Tip Sheets
Agenda Forms

Teaching Manners
Tip Sheet Page 1
Tip Sheet Page 2

Managing Anger- Parent Education Series Part 2
Diffusing Anger
Text for Guided Relaxation Exercises
Managing Anger- Tips for Children
Managing Anger- Tips for Parents
Reference List
Temper Program
Tool Box

TV Turnoff and Reading is Fun Week
Encouraging Your Child to Read
Ideas List for Alternate Activities
Introduction
Invitation for Story Telling Workshop
Pledge Cards
Resource List
Why "No TV?"

Talking about War
Helping Our Children Deal with War
Guide for Talking To Your Children
Talking about War

Tips For Helping Your Children
Coping With Grief And Loss
Helping Your Child Sleep Well
Making and Keeping Friends
Preventing Substance Abuse (notes from Parent Meeting with FCD)
Settling Into School
Supporting Your Child on the Anniversary of September 11th
Text for Guided Relaxation Exercises
Tips for Playdates

Decision Making
Invitation to Guiding Good Choices Workshops
Steps for Decision Making (Parent)
Steps for Decision Making (Child)
Pros and Cons

Health and Wellness Week
Administration Ideas
Curriculum Ideas
Flexibility
Healthy Living for Adults
Healthy Living for Lower School
Healthy Living for Middle and Upper School
Linda Jessup
Newsletter
Resource List

Preadolescence (Parent Education Series, Part 1)
Definition of Preadolescence
Myths and Reality
Communication Tips
Booklist