Connect for Kids / Child Advocacy 360 / Youth Policy Action Center - Parenting, Toolkits

More Help with the Healing

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:16:58 -0500

As the war in Iraq and worries about terrorism at home continue to challenge our children's resilience and sense of safety, experts and organizations across the country are pulling together new resources on the Web to help. Here's our updated list of some of the best.

Help with the Healing, on the Web

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:20:00 -0600

Whether a trauma happens in a family, a community or a country, children respond differently and need different supports to heal and adapt. Fortunately, the Web offers a wide world of resources, and Connect for Kids has collected some of the best.

Career Planning for Youth with Challenges: A Guide

Thu, 04 Aug 2005 14:27:02 -0500

This guide is designed to help adults working with adolescents and youth find appropriate assessments and support young people's career development. It also provides a learning needs screening tool for youth with suspected learning disabilities.

Reading Tips for Parents, Teachers and Teens

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:17:28 -0500

Reading books together and making regular trips to the library are just some of the ways to help busy teens discover the world of literature. The American Library Association offers these tips.

Stress Reduction for Busy Parents

Mon, 25 Jul 2005 13:40:11 -0500

A warm bath or a phone call to a friend can help parents from losing their patience with children. Find more tips from the YWCA in conjunction with its annual Week Without Violence.