Parenting, Toolkits

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.
Every child affected by September 11 has lived through the year in his own way. A busy grade-schooler may be ready to move on, while a teen adjusting to life without Mom may be overwhelmed by sadness and the child of a soldier posted to Afghanistan may be haunted by nightmares. Fortunately, the Web offers a wide world of resources, and Connect for Kids has collected some of the best.
Posted on February 3, 2005

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 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.
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.
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